Australians pay a 2% payroll tax to fund Medicare (which provides universal coverage). I'm betting you (or your employer) pay more than 2% for health insurance.

Australians pay a 2% payroll tax to fund Medicare (which provides universal coverage). I'm betting you (or your employer) pay more than 2% for health insurance... Here's a good primer on Australia's healthcare system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsO0VVy29U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylsO0VVy29U