Tuesday, 14 October 2025

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (13:09): My constituency question is for the Minister for Ambulance Services regarding ambulance response times in the west. What is the government’s explanation for the ambulance response times for residents in my electorate, which are higher than the statewide response time and are getting worse? I am particular concerned about the response times for those residents living in the outer western suburbs, including in the City of Wyndham, Melton city and Hobsons Bay.

Ambulance Victoria data shows that average ambulance code 1 response time for Melton is 16 minutes and 33 seconds; for Hobsons Bay it is 16 minutes and 6 seconds and neighbouring Wyndham is not far behind at 15 minutes and 5 seconds. Code 1 response times apply to those needing urgent paramedic and hospital care. Compare these to response times in other parts of Melbourne, like Banyule at 13 minutes and 31 seconds, Darebin at 13 minutes and 18 seconds and Port Phillip at 14 minutes and 19 seconds. These response times decline the further you go from the CBD, showing disparity between urgent response times in various areas.