Public Sector Updates – Statewide

Statewide

Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)

The ANMF has now formally advised the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) of members’ acceptance of the Department of Health’s final offer regarding the replacement Caseload Midwifery Agreement. View the latest update.

Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Emergency Departments (ED)

The ANMF has formally written to the Department of Health requesting a review of the decision to deny a Market Allowance of up to 20% above the maximum salary for all nursing roles in the Emergency Departments (EDs) across the state. View the latest update.

The ANMF Attends the TIC Over Public Sector Staffing Crisis

ANMF officials attended the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) this week to address the ongoing statewide staffing crisis impacting nurses and midwives across the public sector. This follows repeated concerns raised by members about excessive vacancies, unsafe workloads, reliance on overtime and double shifts, and the increasing frequency of working short. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 1 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, Acting ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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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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