What this instrument covers
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing registered a notifiable instrument on 16 June 2026 setting out the schedule of service items and fees for the Hearing Services Program for the 2026-27 financial year. The instrument is formally titled the Hearing Services Program (Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2026-27) Instrument (No.1) 2026 and carries the identifier F2026N00423.
Enabling legislation
The instrument was made under the Hearing Services Program (Voucher) Instrument 2019.
Duration and current status
The instrument was in force from 16 June 2026 to 30 June 2026. It has been repealed. The source does not specify what replaced it or why it was repealed within that short period.
Key actions
- Hearing services providers operating under the Hearing Services Program voucher scheme can check the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au for the current 2026-27 fee schedule, as this instrument (F2026N00423) is no longer in force and a replacement instrument may apply from 1 July 2026.
- Providers can search legislation.gov.au for any successor instrument to F2026N00423 to confirm the service items and fees that apply from 1 July 2026 onward.
- The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be contacted directly for clarification on which fee schedule applies to Hearing Services Program voucher claims.
Where to find the instrument
The instrument is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00423.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.