What are the different responsibilities between the state and Commonwealth governments when it comes to healthcare?
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Healthcare is a shared responsibility in Australia, meaning that both the federal and state or territory governments are able to make laws about it.
The way that healthcare is managed by both the federal and state or territory governments has developed over time, and continues to be negotiated between the federal and state or territory governments. Generally, the federal government gives money to the states and territories for health services. The federal government also provides broad national policies on some health issues, such as immunisation programs and Medicare. The states and territories are more involved in the delivery of health services, such as the management of hospitals, doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
If you want more information about the areas of healthcare that federal and state governments are responsible for, you might like to visit their websites and compare their roles and powers.
Three levels of government in Australia
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Three levels of government in Australia
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
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The three levels of government – the law-making bodies in Australia. The Federal Parliament is located in Canberra, the nation's capital. State/territory parliaments are located in the capital cities of each of the 6 states and 2 territories. Local councils are located around Australia in each local council division.
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