Distressing New Records in Health Annual Report
The Department of Health's annual report is a distressing read, with a number of terrible new records broken.
Oct
2026
29
Ambulances
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Oct
2026
27
Minister Refuses To Reverse Ambulance Cut Plans
Despite the tragic deaths of two Tasmanians who couldn’t get an ambulance when they needed it, the Minister for Health has refused to reverse planned cuts to ambulance services.
Oct
2026
27
Ambulance Tasmania – Services and Budget
The deaths of two Tasmanians who couldn't get an ambulance when they needed it were devastating. Unfortunately, these tragic situations are no surprise.
Oct
2026
26
Ambulance Crisis Deepens
It’s devastating to hear a man in the northwest has died while waiting more than an hour for an ambulance.
Oct
2026
14
What Will It Take For Action On Ambulance Crisis?
News of a Tasmanian losing their life after a lengthy wait for an ambulance is devastating beyond words.
Sep
2026
28
Underfunding Means Ambulances Not Meeting Standards
RTI documents have revealed Ambulance Tasmania met only 17% of the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards in a mock readiness assessment.
Jun
2026
23
Unfilled Paramedic Shifts Causing Ambulance Delays
Responses provided on notice to Greens’ questions in Budget Estimates paint a picture of an emergency response system at breaking point.
Jun
2026
6
Ambulance Response Times Outstrip Worst Case Projection
Figures obtained by the Greens in Estimates show emergency ambulance response times have risen faster than even the worst projections.
May
2026
6
Minister’s Shameful Response To Ambulance Failure
A shameful and pathetic response from Health Minister Bridget Archer in Parliament has shown again just how little care the Liberals have for the health of Tasmanians.
May
2026
6
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing – Response to Question
The Health minister responded to a serious question from a member about patient concerns that have been raised with us with an angry response - she must apologise to Tasmanians.
