NSW EMS (NGO or Private operator)

[sand blaster]

I GOT FORWARDED THIS EMAIL LINK HAVE ANY OF YOU SEEN IT?

http://www.petitiononline.com/rescueit/petition.html

I suggest that you read the current Pprune Threads involving Westpac helicopter
NSW EMS (NGO or Private operator)
Australia - NSW rescue helicopters services, uncertain of future!

Take the time to read the posts and make up your own mind. However in a nutshell WESTPAC appear to be running a political campaign against changes to the way EMS helicopters are going to be provided in the future. Obviously they feel that they did not provide a competitive tender application, so are now resorting to the only thing they know, government and media manipulation and lying to the public that have supported them in the past.

Fact
Tender calls for Helicopter provision in Sydney Wollongong and Orange.

Newcastle and Lismore are not under this tender process and no matter what happens in this tender decision Newcastle and Lismore will still provide services that they are currently providing. (Remember: Newcastle and Lismore are separate businesses)

This means that Westpac is deliberately lobbying the government by lying to the community.
Come clean surf lifesaving

This Helicopter is a bit like their sponsor (a BANK) never reveals the truth about their product and above all they look after the profits and those that receive them. (Don’t forget that admin structure $1000000.00 pa)

What of the other NGO’s and private operators that have submitted for the tender process should they just pull out of this process. This is business and the future direction of SAR in Sydney region. Obviously Westpac are unable to look after their customer as they have already lost the Wollongong contract and appears Sydney may be next.