Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Insurers

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations that ban the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance, which come into effect on October 8. The draft regulations under Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026 clarify how the ban applies to certain genetic predispositions. New subsection 13A(1), for example, lists protected genetic information to include alpha thalassemia, Hunti…

Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Aussie Insurers

The Australian Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations supporting a ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting in Australia, ahead of reforms taking effect in October 2026. The proposed Australian regulations clarify how the ban will apply to certain genetic predispositions and bring related offence and civil penalty provisions within the infringement notice scheme under the country’s Insurance Contra…

Feedback Sought on Genetic Test Ban for Insurers

Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations supporting a ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting, ahead of the reforms taking effect on 8 October 2026. The proposed regulations clarify how the ban will apply to certain genetic predispositions and bring related offence and civil penalty provisions within the […]