State MP Richie Williamson is calling for urgent action after the overnight closure of the Evans Head Ambulance Station on October 10.
The closure raised serious concerns about public safety, particularly in regional and rural communities like Evans Head, where ambulance services are crucial.
Mr Williamson said the State Government is failing to maintain adequate staffing levels.
“It’s unacceptable that the Evans Head Ambulance Station was closed overnight, leaving our community vulnerable and without vital emergency services,” Mr Williamson said.
Mr Williamson presented a Notice of Motion in the NSW Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, October 15.
His concerns were prompted by the Health Services Union and local paramedics who have long warned about gaps between the government’s public commitments and the reality paramedics face every day.
The HSU reported that ambulance stations across the North Coast including Evans Head and Mullumbimby were left understaffed on the night of October 10 leading to dangerous delays in response times.
The motion calls on the government to address widespread issues affecting paramedics, including outdated rosters and the failure to maintain on-call paramedics closer to home, as highlighted by the union.
The information in this report was provided by Richie Williamson’s office.