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Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Act 2026
Act No. 35 of 2026 · Assented 8 April 2026
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In brief
Amends Commonwealth treasury and financial laws dealing with how genetic testing information may be used in life insurance, along with other unspecified measures.
Who's affected
- Life insurance customers and applicants
- People who have had genetic testing
- Life insurers and underwriters
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