Consultation period: 12 February to 12 March 2025

The government will ban the use of adverse predictive genetic testing results in life insurance. We invite views on design issues for the measure. You can:

  • answer optional consultation questions in the paper
  • comment on how the ban will be applied.

The Assistant Treasurer announced plans for the ban. It will reduce deterrents to taking genetic tests. This decision followed an earlier consultation.

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Timeline

  • Opened
    closed
    11 February 2025
  • Closed
    closed
    12 March 2025