Provides estimates of total expenditure on health services in Australia for 1989-90 to 1997-98. Expenditure estimates are presented at the aggregate level, as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), on a per person basis and by source of funding - government, health insurance funds or individuals. Experimental health expenditure matrices for all States and Territories for 1995-96 to 1996-97 are new features of the bulletin, while detailed national information on particular areas of expenditure are presented as in previous issues.