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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 71 MC

The Australian government has primary responsibility for national health policy formation and system financing through taxation. Which statement accurately describes this federal government role?

  1. The federal government operates all public hospitals and directly employs all healthcare workers
  2. The federal government creates health policies and provides funding whilst influencing state and territory service delivery
  3. The federal government only provides healthcare services to residents of Australian states not its territories
  4. The federal government has no involvement in healthcare, leaving all responsibilities to state governments
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Federal government creates policies, provides funding, and influences state/territory health delivery.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: States operate public hospitals whilst federal government provides funding and policy.
  • C is incorrect: Federal government has national health responsibilities and includes all state, ACT and Northern Territory residents.
  • D is incorrect: Federal government plays major role in health policy formation and system financing.