Australia has one of the world's best public health care systems, yet more than half of all Australians choose to take out private health insurance. The number of people with private health insurance has risen to a record high since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020. A total 55% of Australians now have cover, according to March 2023 data from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). This is to avoid extra-long wait times for non-life-threatening procedures following a two-year pause on elective surgeries during the pandemic.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/health-insurance/do-i-need-private-health-insurance/

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