Published June 2026
Labor has walked away from its promise to fix ramping, as new data shows South Australia has now recorded 50 of the worst months on record. Latest figures released yesterday show patients and paramedics spent 3,958 hours stuck on ambulance ramps last month alone, marking another deeply concerning milestone in the state’s ongoing ramping crisis. This comes as the Government yesterday tabled its formal response to the Deputy Coroner’s findings into the tragic deaths of Anna Panella, Bernard Skeffington and Graham Jessett, including accepting a recommendation that the Government “formally acknowledge that ramping is a reality that all modern healthcare systems encounter.” Shadow Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Jack Batty, said it appeared Labor is now backing away from its commitment to fix ramping. “If the Government is now acknowledging that ramping is a reality, then South Australians are entitled to ask what has changed since the promise was made four years ago,” Mr Batty said. “Why did Labor make that promise four years ago if ramping is a reality? “The corflutes didn’t say they would try their best to spend more on the health system—they said they would fix ramping. “That promise to fix ramping has not only been broken, it has been shattered. “Instead, we are seeing sustained high levels of ambulance ramping, with patients waiting longer for care, paramedics under pressure, and emergency departments stretched. “This latest milestone—50 of the worst months on record—shows the system is still under significant strain. “Labor should apologise for the promise they made to South Australians to fix ramping.” Media Contact: Ben Avery 0439 955 254 |
