On top of that, 53% pay for Private Health Care as well.

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/private-health-insurance/re...

On top of that many things that are 'not urgent' you have to pay for yourself.

I have recently paid over 20K for back surgery. Prior to the back surgery I could barely walk. This was deemed 'not urgent' and had I would have had to have waited at least 18 months for surgery via Medicare.

I also have private health cover.

So, it's important for non-Australians to understand, our health system is far from a panacea where taxes pay for everything.

Currently 778 K Australians are waiting for 'elective surgery' .

https://www.aihw.gov.au/hospitals/topics/elective-surgery