Gippsland › Latest news › Melina Bath MP
Ambulance inquiry needed
The Upper House approved a motion for an inquiry into Ambulance Victoria's performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices, despite Labor's objections. Melina Bath highlights issues with response times and resource shortages.
The Upper House has passed The Nationals' and Liberal's motion to establish an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. The Nationals' Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said: "I'm pleased that despite Labor's objections, the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament supported this important inquiry."
Gippsland paramedics are concerned about the lack of MICA coverage east of Morwell at night. Taxis are replacing ambulances, and fire trucks respond to emergency calls
Ambulance crisis deepens
Ms Bath said, "There have been major issues with ambulance response times, regular ramping outside hospital emergency departments and ongoing delays in Triple Zero calls being answered. Under Labor, morale within Ambulance Victoria has hit rock-bottom, and the service continues to be woefully under-resourced. Gippsland paramedics have raised their deep concern with the gap in MICA paramedic coverage east of Morwell during the night."
"Taxis are being called to replace ambulances in regional Victoria, and fire trucks are being despatched to triple zero calls. Over the past six years ambulance response times have continue to decline in Eastern Victoria to worrisome levels. Labor cannot manage money and cannot manage our health system, and regional Victorians continue to pay the price," said Ms Bath.
The vote in the Legislative Council passed 23 to 13. The Legal and Social Issues Committee will inquire into these and other related matters and report back to Parliament by 31 August 2025.
Pictures from Melina Bath MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Darren Chester delivers $3000 grant to Rosedale Historical Society for eco-friendly heating upgrade and safety improvements
Darren Chester secures $20,000 to preserve Tambo Valley trenches commemorating Victoria's WWII history
Gippsland Water reaches 100 percent renewable electricity target, cutting emissions by 20,000 tonnes toward 2030 net zero
Southern Rural Water declares spill entitlement in MID, boosting farmers' allocations as Lake Glenmaggie nears capacity
Two weeks left to join Darren Chester's 2026 #lovegippsland Calendar Competition celebrating iconic Gippsland
David Littleproud urges Labor to deliver interest-free loans as farmers voice urgent drought forum concerns
South Gippsland Shire Council extends footpath trading permits amid system update and upcoming fee changes
AFL investigating alleged racism at Omeo District grand final following online video reports
Bass Coast Shire Council begins Cowes foreshore upgrades with $8M funding improvements for safer, greener, connected spaces
