Are ambulance services free in Australia?

In states other than Queensland and Tasmania, ambulance services are covered either by private health insurance or are out of pocket.

An Ambulance on the road- AAP Image/Dave Hunt

An Ambulance on the road- AAP Image/Dave Hunt Source: AAP

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By Heba Kassoua, Stephanie Andary
Presented by Al Bayt Baytak

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