さて、プライベート保険について、NZ Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461)でも強制加入になったのか私も初耳でしたので調べてみましたが、移民局のページではその様な記載はありませんでした。
一応EligibilityのHealth Insuranceの箇所をコピペしておきます。
Health Insurance
You may be required to hold private health insurance with a fund in Australia if you are the citizen of a country that does not have a reciprocal health care agreement with Australia. Your case officer will advise you if this is required.
(引用URL:http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/461/eligibility.htm)
The surcharge income threshold is indexed annually. Currently, you have to pay the surcharge if you are:
- a single person with an annual taxable income for MLS purposes greater than $80,000 in the 2011-12 financial year; or
- a family or couple with a combined taxable income for MLS purposes greater than $160,000 in the 2011-12 financial year. The family income threshold increases by $1,500 for each dependent child after the first;
- and do not have an approved hospital cover with a registered health fund.