NSW Ambulance cuts overtime, leaving sick leave uncovered
NSW Ambulance cuts overtime to save money, leaving paramedics' sick leave uncovered.
NSW Ambulance is cutting overtime to save money. The service spent more than its 2026-27 budget allows.
Fewer staff cover shifts when paramedics call in sick. The Health Services Union says some sick staff are left uncovered.
Extra pressure falls on remaining paramedics. Ambulance demand rises every year.
NSW Health said the service has serious budget concerns. The service says it seeks efficiency without hurting patient care or emergency response.
- 2026-27
- Budget year affected
- Performance level three
- Performance level assigned
- Serious under-performance risk
- Performance level meaning
- Gerard Hayes
- HSU NSW secretary
Why it mattersStaff shortages mean slower ambulance response times and tired, unsafe paramedics.
AustraliaNSW residents may face longer ambulance response times if cost controls reduce available paramedics.
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 2 h ago
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