Public Sector Updates – Statewide

Statewide Mental Health Services Continuing Care Teams

The ANMF appeared before the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) in relation to the Statewide Mental Health Services (SMHS) – Continuing Care Teams (CCT) on Tuesday 21 April 2026. View the latest update.

Public Sector Emergency Departments

The ANMF has been advised of industrial action being taken by paramedics. As part of this action, paramedics have commenced transporting and transferring all patients who call 000 to hospital Emergency Departments (EDs). View the latest update.

Public Sector EBA Update 4

The ANMF attended a bargaining meeting on Tuesday 5 May 2026, where discussions focused on wages and key member priorities. While there are many important issues members have told us need to be addressed during this bargaining round, wages remain the highest priority. Read the latest update to find out more about the discussions and next steps. View the latest update.

Public Sector EBA Update 5

As mentioned above in the EBA Update 4, the ANMF attended bargaining on Tuesday 5 May 2026, ready to progress members’ claims on time and without delay. The ANMF’s approach in the meeting reflected the level of professionalism nurses and midwives expect in negotiations of this importance, and the seriousness with which we represent the profession on behalf of members. View the latest update.

Updates are correct as of 6 May 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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