Overview
The federal Department of Health, Disability and Ageing issued a direction on 27 March 2026 under the Health Insurance Act 1973. The direction relates to Medicare benefits payable for professional services in Western Australia, as part of the COAG initiative improving access to primary care in rural and remote areas.
Instrument details
The direction is described as a notifiable instrument. It was in force from 27 March 2026 to 18 September 2026, after which it was repealed. This instrument is no longer in force.
The source does not specify the detailed content of the direction or what specific exemptions under section 19(2) were granted.
Key actions
- To understand what exemptions applied under this direction during its operative period (27 March 2026 to 18 September 2026), the full instrument text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00219.
- To find out whether a current equivalent direction applies after 18 September 2026, active instruments under the Health Insurance Act 1973 relating to COAG s19(2) exemptions in Western Australia can be searched on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au.
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