Petition request

That the House of Representatives remove Natural Health Products (NHP) from the Therapeutic Products Act.

Petition reason

We believe: there is insufficient evidence of harm caused by NHPs; the regulatory body structure and purpose is too cumbersome and expensive given the low-risk of NHPs; the Act will make proactive healthcare unaffordable, inequitable, and limit consumer choice; regulation costs will be passed on to consumers through increased prices on NHPs; the Act will not increase safety and will place a significant additional burden on our already stressed healthcare system.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 618
Date presented: 15 Oct 2024
Considered by: Petitions
SC Report(s): 16 May 2025 (Final)
Presenting member: Hon Simeon Brown
Closing date: 30 Apr 2024