Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

Emergency Department (ED)

The ANMF has issued a public media release following further catastrophic reports from LGH ED nurses overnight (Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 March 2026), confirming that the ED is operating at critical overcapacity with unsafe staffing levels and escalating risks to both staff and patients. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 11 March 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.

Member Support Team

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.

Nurse and Midwife Support

More latests news

Private Sector Updates – South
Gallery
Private Sector Updates – South

eNews, Latest News - ALL NEWS, Private Sector, Private Sector News, South

Private Sector Updates – South

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 [...]

Private Sector Updates – North
Gallery
Private Sector Updates – North

eNews, Latest News - ALL NEWS, North, Private Sector, Private Sector News

Private Sector Updates – North

Private Sector Updates - North Calvary Health Care Tasmania (CHCT) The announcement of capital works at St Vincent's was welcomed news and the ANMF applauds Calvary Health for investing in services that will eventually be beneficial to Tasmanians [...]

Private Sector Updates – Statewide
Gallery
Private Sector Updates – Statewide

East, eNews, Location, North, North West, Private Sector, Private Sector News, South

Private Sector Updates – Statewide

Private Sector Updates - Statewide Family Planning Tasmania The ANMF can confirm the replacement agreement is now with the Fair Work Commission (FWC), who will check the agreement for the “Better Off Overall Test” (BOOT) before approving. Updates are correct as [...]