Government told to consider stripping $500 million deal following damning report on workplace culture

August 5, 2026 — 4:13pm

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A NSW parliamentary inquiry has condemned the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service over claims it fostered a wilful disregard for safety, systemic sexism, bullying and harassment, in a series of findings that threaten the future of the iconic emergency helicopter service.

Describing the failures as inexcusable and disturbing, the bipartisan committee recommended stripping the $500 million taxpayer-funded contract from the helicopter service unless NSW Ambulance can be satisfied it is a safe workplace.

The findings…

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