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
More latests news
Media Release: LGH ED Concerns Are Not New
LGH ED Concerns Are Not New 16 September 2020 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) stated today issues surrounding the Launceston General Hospital are not new. ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary, Emily Shepherd said it is [...]
Public Sector Updates: North West
Public Sector Updates - North West North West Regional Hospital - Operating Room Suite The ANMF raised workload concerns of members in the Operating Theatres, including difficulties in taking meal breaks, with Tasmanian Health Service Management (THS). Initial [...]
Public Sector Updates: Northern Region
Public Sector Updates - North Launceston General Hospital Holman Clinic ANMF members working in the Holman Clinic have advised ANMF, via the recent member survey, that if the business case for permanent FTE, as identified by the August [...]