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
NEWSFLASH: Nurses and Midwives Agreement & Caseload Midwifery Industrial Agreement
EA Update 6 – Public Sector Agreements & Award Variation The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) attended the Tasmanian Industrial Commission via phone link to file the following two agreements: Nurses and [...]
Government response to family violence
Government response to family violence In response to family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tasmanian Government has funded ‘Flexible Support Packages’ for victim-survivors. Updated resources for healthcare workers, providers, and services who are supporting [...]
COVID-19 Visitation
COVID-19 Visitation While some restrictions are easing, we are still very much aware of the risks COVID-19 presents. As such, visitor restrictions to public, private and aged care sites are constantly being reviewed. As this [...]