So, the two-year exemption is out the window? The intention is that IMs will get insurance from one of those two companies, as long as they comply with the hundred-and-one conditions? And pay for it? Sheesh, thanks for nothing, Nicola Roxon. How much does it cost, anyway?
Schmickers, as a homebirth consumer (currently planning to birth at home in a few months) my understanding is that the two-year exemption will still apply in a number of states, SA being one of them. Unsure about the specifics but I believe the timing of the exemption relies on when particular state parliaments pass a law related to this issue. Sorry bit vague I know.

The Commonwealth Govt site for the maternity review initially quoted an insurance cost to IMs of about $7500 from memory. And to date I'm not aware of a package that covers the actual birth at home.....they're only covering antenatal & postnatal care. So go figure? Plus the frustration around the conditions and collaborative arrangements - some of these details are only just coming out and are still very unclear.