Whitlam introduced which healthcare reform in Australia?
Universal health care
Compulsory dental checkups
Mandatory exercise routines
Ban of fast food
Answer
Universal health care was introduced in Australia in 1975 by the Whitlam government. The National Health Act 1975 established a universal, single-payer health insurance system, known as Medicare, which provides free or subsidized health care for all Australian citizens and permanent residents. The system is funded by a combination of taxes and patient co-payments.
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