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Dissolousioned, Came across your question whilst I was researching something else, and can probably answer your question pretty well as I am both Australian and ex Military. Anyhow, Australia has virtually free health care ie: about 75-100% of health costs are borne by the Government. The system is called Medicare and is not too bad but not perfect; the same as every country with free health care you can be confronted with long waiting lists for non essential surgery, and sometimes have to wait for an hour in a waiting room to see a doctor for the flu or something. Of note to see a GP is free, all you need to do is present your medicare card, and prescription medicines are subsidised about 75% Noting some shortcomings in the system, a lot of people opt for private health cover which ensures priority treatment in private hospitals etc. Prices are very competitive and attract a tax break at tax return time. As for your partner joining the Military, be aware due to our small population and large country size, Australia has a smaller, more educated, higher trained force, therefore to get in is quite competitive- being in the Military is actually a middle class job. Not to say he can't do it, just pointing out that its quite selective. Hope this helps

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