Liberty is not anarchy or absolute freedom, it is freedom under the laws of the land.

My freedoms, my liberty, my ability to pursue freedom, my access to free speech are all enhanced by having a healthy life. As a member of society, my abilities are all enhanced by my societies abilities.

My health is an intrinsic part of my liberty and happiness. I feel happier around healthy people, my health is safer around healthy people. We on the whole find healthy people more attractive.

I take public transport on the double decker trains in Sydney. My quality of health is greatly enhanced knowing that my fellow travelers are not carrying an easily transmitted airborne disease. Sure I do get the common cold, but I can easily access flu shots if I ever feel the need to enhance my immune system.

Australia has a federally funded Medicare system. Those who are on the equivalent to social security get most of their meds at a vastly subsidized rate. Those too ill to work get a pension.

All workers pay Medicare at 1.5%, those over a threshold must either choose a private health care fund or pay an extra 1% to Medicare. Even with payment of private health you can still mix and match with public options. As an individual you have a choice, as a rich one you are encouraged but not made to pay your own way.

States provide the public hospitals and staff. Rebates for Medicare expenses are payed to individuals by the federal government. If I go to a GP or a specialist, some if not all of that cost will be covered and it can be deposited electronically into my account.