NSW demands investigation after mold risk in cancer ward ignored for months.

Calls are growing for NSW Health Minister Ryan Park to investigate Calvary Mater Hospital after it was revealed Honeywell, the maintenance contractor, failed to act on deadly Aspergillus mould in the cancer ward’s air ducts for at least six months, despite identifying it as a serious health risk in October 2024. The issue was only disclosed to staff in May 2025, raising concerns about patient safety, especially for immunocompromised individuals. Politicians, patients, and whistleblowers are demanding accountability and greater government oversight of the hospital’s public-private partnership with NovaCare, which includes Honeywell and other firms. Although the NSW government maintains that infrastructure upkeep is NovaCare’s responsibility, it says it is monitoring the situation and testing mitigation efforts. The incident reignites debate over hospital PPPs, following the 2024 death of two-year-old Joe Massa, which led to a ban on future hospital PPPs, though existing contracts remain in place. Honeywell and NovaCare have declined to comment, directing inquiries to state authorities.