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[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Perhaps instead of Medicare Levy they should call it Medicare Insurance.

[–] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

yeah like I get why I'm paying for it (I'm in a higher earning bracket and health services cost a fuckload)

I couldn't see a reason to go private and every year the gov tacks on a bigger disincentive so medicare levy it is for me