HMS, HAG 2023 HSC 4 MC

The table shows some health-related responsibilities of governments in Australia.

Which row of the table correctly matches a responsibility to the relevant level of government?

	States and Territories	Commonwealth
A.	Subsidising aged care services	Providing ambulance services
B.	Implementing school vaccination programs	Managing public hospitals
C.	Funding community health services	Managing Medicare
D.	Regulating Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme	Funding the National Disability Insurance Scheme

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\(C\)

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C is correct: In Australia’s healthcare system, states and territories are responsible for community health services while the Commonwealth manages Medicare.

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A is incorrect: Aged care services are Commonwealth responsibility; ambulance services are state-based.
B is incorrect: Both school vaccination programs and public hospitals are state responsibilities.
D is incorrect: PBS is Commonwealth-regulated; NDIS is also Commonwealth-funded.