Public Sector Updates – North West

Spencer Clinic

The ANMF, on behalf of members has today written to Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) management formally requesting benchmarking data from the financial year 2024/2025 be provided within 28 days. If the data is not provided within that timeframe the ANMF will take the view that the matter is in dispute and will seek the assistance of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) to arbitrate the matter. View the latest update.

North West Maternity Services

The ANMF has written formally to management outlining your concerns with the proposed changes to benchmarking for North West Maternity Services. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 8 April 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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