*Comprises health insurance rebates claimed through the taxation system, as well as rebates paid directly to health insurance funds by the Australian Government that enable them to reduce premiums. This includes the portions of the rebates that relate to health activities.
Grants to states include the Commonwealth Government National Health Reform funding and some National Partnership Payments.
Tax revenue has been deducted from the Australian Government own program expenditure. As such, totals may be inconsistent with those in other tables.
Figures have been rounded.
Australia's financial year runs from July 1 to June 30; for example, financial year 2017 starts on July 1, 2016 and ends on June 30, 2017.
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Governmental health expenditure in Australia FY 2012-2024, by type of expenditure
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