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Parliamentary Inquiry

On 14 August 2024, the Legislative Council agreed that the Legal and Social Issues Committee (the Committee) inquire into, consider and report on the core issues impacting the management and functions of »ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ, including but not limited to:

  1. issues involving call-taking, dispatch, ambulance ramping, working conditions and workloads of paramedics;
  2. procurement practices, including contract management and oversight, and their adequacy in ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for public funds and identification of any systemic patterns of mismanagement or lack of oversight;
  3. allegations of fraud and embezzlement and the adequacy of financial controls and oversight to prevent misconduct;
  4. governance and accountability;
  5. the workplace culture within »ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ, with a focus on occupational health and safety impacts, including to the morale and wellbeing of paramedics and employees; and
  6. any other related matters the Committee considers relevant.

AV’s submission to the Committee provides a comprehensive overview of our organisation, its history, governance, funding and the types of services we provide. It demonstrates our commitment to working with our healthcare partners to address whole of health system problems and the need for a whole of health system solution.

The Committee held several public hearings with evidence from AV, as well as public and private parties and individuals. The Committee will review the evidence provided through the hearings and the submissions. A final report for Parliament is due by 14 October 2025.

AV continues to engage with the Inquiry with a genuine desire to improve, and in a manner that is open, transparent and honest on responding to the Committee’s report.

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