Private Sector Updates – South

Healthscope

The ANMF would like to keep you informed about recent developments regarding the sale of Healthscope hospitals. Over the weekend, the Receivers advised that they will be entering exclusivity arrangements with bidders for four hospitals:

National Capital

Hobart

Holmesglen

Gold Coast

This means the Receivers will progress towards selling these hospitals exclusively to the identified bidders. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 15 January 2026.
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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