A parliamentary inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria is seeking submissions from the public.
The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath is a participating member of the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee that is conducting the Inquiry.
The Inquiry is investigating issues with call taking, dispatch, ambulance ramping, working conditions and paramedic workloads, governance and accountability within Ambulance Victoria.
Ms Bath said both patients and employees of Ambulance Victoria are being encouraged to contribute and provide feedback on their experiences.
The most recent Ambulance Victoria performance data highlights the continuing decline in Ambulance Victoria’s response for code 1 emergencies.
Ms Bath said 85 per cent of code 1 emergencies are supposed to be responded to by an Ambulance within 15 minutes, but for many eastern Victorians this is not the reality.
Submissions for the Inquiry close on 28 February 2025 with public hearings to be scheduled thereafter. The Legal and Social Issues Committee report is due 31 August 2025.
To make a submission visit parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/inquiries/inquiry-into-ambulance-victoria/submissions/
