A report from the Actuaries Institute indicates that Australia experienced 8,400 excess deaths in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic expectations, with 4,600 of these deaths directly attributed to Covid-19. The overall excess mortality rate was 5%, significantly higher than the rates seen during severe flu seasons. Experts believe that the effects of Covid-19 will continue to contribute to excess mortality for years, particularly among the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Although there is a decline in excess deaths compared to 2022, the mortality rate is still higher than before the pandemic. The ongoing challenges in healthcare access and the lingering health impacts of Covid-19, such as increased coronary artery diseases, are cited as contributing factors to this elevated mortality. Overall, the findings suggest that the pandemic has reset the baseline for expected mortality in Australia.