FEATURE

LEGAL ISSUES – including Coronial Inquests and disputed Workers Compensation matters

ANMF members are, if it is deemed necessary, eligible to obtain legal advice from an experienced legal practitioner as part of their membership. However, it is ESSENTIAL, that if you have been issued with a dispute about a worker’s compensation matter or have been called to provide evidence in a legal proceeding (relevant to your work) that you contact the ANMF as a matter of urgency so that we might seek advice on your behalf.

It is not reasonable to expect a busy legal practitioner to drop everything to address something that is due tomorrow and, more to the point, they are not always able to do so. The ANMF realise that being served with legal papers can be intimidating but ignoring (or delaying getting advice) will not make the matter go away.

If you have received documentation of a legal nature, please contact our Member Support Team or email membersupport@anmftas.org.au immediately once the document is received. It is helpful if you can attach a copy of any documentation you have received along with a brief summary of the issue or matter.

Updates correct as at 21 January 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT

Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.

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Nurse and Midwife Support If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

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