This parliamentary question scrutinizes a $5.1 million budget allocation for critical care paramedics in aeromedical services, seeking detailed justification, implementation plans, and comparison with alternative service delivery models.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2444Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 June 2026
Portfolio
Health

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With respect to aeromedical services, can the Minister advise:
(a) Exactly what the $5.1m (shown on page 297 of the 2026-27 Budget Papers) for critical care paramedics supporting aeromedical services State-wide is for;
(b) What is wrong with the way existing services are being delivered that warrants this change;
(c) When is it expected that the new arrangements will come into place;
(d) What other models of service delivery have been considered and why has this been endorsed as a preferred approach;
(e) Is this a new service model and if so, on what evidence is it being implemented in WA;
(f) What is the outcome of the recent recruitment to fill positions for this program;
(g) Has consideration been given to expanding the existing fleet of aircraft to deliver better outcomes; and
(h) What have been the relative advantages and disadvantages of such an approach compared to the existing model?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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