Under a new scheme to be introduced on August 20, injured paramedics’ entitlements will be cut. 

In the new scheme an injured paramedic will receive a total of $123,487, comparatively an injured police officer in the same situation will receive payouts up to $432,127.

Serving paramedic and State counselor in the ambulance division of the Health Services Union (HSU), Steve Fraser said the difference is created by paramedics now receiving only two years of compensation, instead of seven like NSW police officers.

“But we do the same work, we arrive at the same cases,” Mr Fraser said.

“In fact sometimes we will do a bit more in terms of lifting.”

Mr Fraser said without having proper compensation it caused paramedics to be less likely to “risk it” at work. 

“We need to be able to do our job without fear.”

Mr Bromhead said he supported the group of paramedics’ point in principle. 

“They had a very compelling argument,” he said. 

“They want fairness. Paramedics work in a highly stressed environment, where they make life or death decisions and they don’t want to hesitate before acting.” 

Mr Bromhead said he would  give documents on the group’s case to Minister for Health Jillian Skinner and take it to the party room. 

“They simply want a fair go,”  he said.

Mr Fraser said:  “We were pleased Mr Bromhead gave us his support to have parity with police income.

“We will be keeping in touch to remind him of the commitment.”