Health Services Amendment (Right to Primary Health Care) Bill 2026

An Act to amend the Health Services Act 1997 to provide for the provision of appropriate and timely primary health care services in rural and regional areas by local health districts; and for related purposes.

Key details

Type:
Private
Origin:
Legislative Assembly
Status:
In Legislative Assembly, Second Reading Debate, Debate interrupted, Thu 25 June 2026
Introduced by:
Dr Joe McGirr
Bill Remarks:
Bill lapses in accordance with Standing Orders on 19 September 2026.

Documents

Statements of public interest tabled in the Legislative Council can be found under 'Bill Attachments'.

Hansard

Hansard includes speeches and debates on the Bill in both Houses.

Second reading speeches

Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Assembly

Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly

Introduced by Dr Joe McGirr
Notice of Motion Wed 18 March 2026
Introduced Thu 26 March 2026
First Reading Thu 26 March 2026
2R Speech Thu 26 March 2026
Second Reading Thu 25 June 2026

Legislation review digest

See Legislation Review Digest No. 44 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

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