“We think it’s a very exciting opportunity, we think it’s great for the organisation, we think it’s great for the government, we think it’s great for AGL, and most importantly we think it’s great for our staff,” he said.
Mr Moffatt also addressed questions about local fundraising. He said the 700 000 people serviced by the organisation’s three helicopters could rest assured community raised funds would stay within the regions covered by Action Rescue.
“Any funding raised by this organisation will stay in this organisation,” he said.
The announcement comes on the back of the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter’s biggest annual fundraiser. The Gala Ball held on Friday night has been hailed a success for the medical and rescue helicopter service, raising more than $100,000 for the organisation.