Overview

• Critical care paramedic Christopher Wilkinson testified he felt 'inadequate' and 'frustrated' waiting outside the Westfield mall during the April 2024 stabbing attack.
• A 'hot zone' directive, issued by Assistant Commissioner Brent Armitage at 4:28 pm, delayed paramedic access despite police confirming no second attacker a minute earlier.
• Wilkinson highlighted the need for systemic changes, advocating for rescue task forces to enable paramedics to enter active areas with police protection.
• The inquest has previously heard that Joel Cauchi, diagnosed with schizophrenia and off medication since 2019, killed six and injured ten before being shot by police.
• Testimonies continue to examine the effectiveness of interagency communication and emergency protocols during the mass casualty event.