The Rockliff Government must stop neglecting the needs of our hardworking paramedics.
Any goodwill the Health Minister Guy Barnett has with our paramedics is fast evaporating as they contend with limited resources, which is seeing a number of shifts go unfilled while our paramedics are rostered to the ramp.
The removal of parking spaces with only 24-hours’ notice, in which there was no consultation or consideration for the safety of workers, is really disrespectful.
Our hardworking paramedics turn up to work each day not knowing when their shift will finish or what to expect. They cannot rely on public transport to get them home safely.
Workers only take industrial action when all other options have been exhausted and they feel their needs have been ignored.
The decent thing Minister Barnett could do is talk to our paramedics about their concerns and find a solution that puts the safety of paramedics first.
Since the minority Liberal Government came to office 10 years ago, ambulance response times have worsened by almost 10 minutes, ramping is rife and paramedics are burnt out.
Minister Barnett is doing little to instil confidence in our paramedic workforce. He must as a matter of urgency meet with impacted workers and ensure their safety is put first.
Anita Dow MP
Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
