Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Proposed Staff Parking Increase Withdrawn

The ANMF wrote to State Health Minister Bridget Archer following notification that staff parking fees at the LGH were proposed to increase from $3 to $5 per day – representing an additional $40 per month, or approximately $520 per year for a full-time employee, equivalent to a 67% increase. Read the full update.

Ward 5D

On Tuesday 20 January 2026, the ANMF attended a report back meeting at the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) in relation to the 5D workload grievance. Read the full update.

Updates are correct as of 29 January 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, 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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