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Genetic testing can't be used by insurers to discriminate under new Australian regulation

( September 11, 2024, 02:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australian insurance companies offering health and life coverage won’t be able to use the results of genetic testing to discriminate, following a ban announced by the government this week. In a statement, Australian Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said that no Australian should be discouraged from undertaking testing out of fear it may impact his or her ability to obtain life insurance. “This decision places Australia as a world leader in removing barriers to genetic testing by stopping the use of adverse predictive test results in life insurance,” Jones said.  The full statement from Stephen Jones follows: ...

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