Very much so. Basics are covered by Medicare but that’s about it. Work plans cover a few things but there is a tight annual cap which erodes fast if something happens.
Social housing, infrastructure, public transportation etc. are next level good.
The one thing that still surprises me on a daily basis is the “aunties” and “uncles” working their butts off for little money until the day they die. They call it the pioneer spirit.
Is it still socially quite conservative, with overwhelming support for government authority on the basis of them "knowing best" and keeping things nice for the people (clean, low street crime etc)? I used to have family there but always found it weirdly stifling to visit.
Very much so. Basics are covered by Medicare but that’s about it. Work plans cover a few things but there is a tight annual cap which erodes fast if something happens.
Social housing, infrastructure, public transportation etc. are next level good.
The one thing that still surprises me on a daily basis is the “aunties” and “uncles” working their butts off for little money until the day they die. They call it the pioneer spirit.