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Will Labor Clamp Down on Health Insurance Price Hikes?

Sydney Morning Herald

The Australian health insurance industry is facing a potential crackdown on premium increases, with the Labor government indicating it may not approve hefty price hikes. Insurers have submitted proposed premium increases, but Health Minister Mark Butler has signalled he is 'not inclined' to accept them, sending the industry back to the drawing board. As Australians face rising healthcare costs, the government's decision will have significant implications for health insurance premiums and the overall healthcare system, including private health insurance and health care costs.