MIDWIFE PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY (COMMONWEALTH CONTRIBUTION) SCHEME AMENDMENT BILL 2024

The provided text is an impact analysis and explanatory memorandum for an Australian bill aiming to amend the Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme. The bill seeks to address a critical gap in professional indemnity insurance for midwives providing out-of-hospital intrapartum care, including homebirths, particularly impacting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. The proposed solution involves expanding the existing scheme to cover these services, with the Commonwealth contributing 100% of eligible claims. The analysis explores different policy options, weighs their costs and benefits, and details the plan for implementation and evaluation. Human rights considerations are also addressed, emphasizing the importance of ensuring access to safe and culturally appropriate maternity care.

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