Me and my partner just went through the experience of our first pregnancy and birth in NSW. We are well below the median income, but both work and pay our taxes. We were both blown away by the level of care and support we received from our health system. Multiple check ups, private birthing suites, private room for a week, outpatient support, home visits… all with no charge.

We are so incredibly grateful, and our eyes are somewhat opened as to how our tax dollars are being spent.

I also feel that our taxes aren’t used in the best way, and as a nation we are living beyond our means, but this seems to be a symptom of the global fiat system?