Canberra paramedics become patients every couple of days
ACT paramedics faced more than 190 incidents of occupational violence during the 2025-26 financial year, averaging more than one attack every two days. Chief officer David Dutton labeled the situation 'absolutely unacceptable' and emphasized the impact on patient care. Chronic understaffing and inadequate government funding have compounded the safety concerns for emergency responders.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 09:38 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 09:50 UTC
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