221-03 Ambulance service for the areas west of Mackay along the Peak Downs Highway and the Pioneer Valley

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
S D Payne
1 Raymond Court
WALKERSTON QLD 4751
Total Signatures - 1,074
Sponsoring Member: George Malone MP
Posting Date: 25/02/2003
Tabled Date: 20/08/2003
Referred to: Referred Minister on 21/08/2003
Responded By: Hon Michael Reynolds MP on 26/09/2003
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House their serious concerns in relation to lengthy delays in ambulance response times to areas situated west of Mackay along the Peak Downs Highway and the Pioneer Valley, which is very often resulting in residents taking a decision to either meet the ambulance on the way out from Mackay, or electing not to call an ambulance at all and transporting the sick or injured person in their own vehicle because they believe it is the only way to get the patient to hospital quickly, both of which have serious health and safety implications.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to take the necessary measures to provide residents in these localities with access to a timely and reliable ambulance service which eliminates the need for any further health or safety risks to the sick or injured.