Public Sector Updates – Statewide

Integrated Operations Centre

The ANMF has met with members and consulted with impacted employees regarding the proposed Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) changes.

Members across the state raised significant concerns regarding the proposal, particularly around workload, governance, staffing, patient safety, and the impact on existing local IOC operations.

Following this consultation, the ANMF has formally written to the THS seeking further detail, clarification, mitigations and concessions before any change progresses. View the latest update

Statewide Palliative Care

The ANMF has been briefed by members working in Palliative Care regarding the cessation of funding for the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care (CPCiAC) program. View the latest update

Public Sector Bargaining Agreement Update

The ANMF has been advised by the lead negotiator for the Nursing and Midwifery Public Sector Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations that the Department of Health (DoH) bargaining team have not yet received their bargaining parameters. View the latest update

Major Health Department Restructure Proposed

The ANMF is in receipt of the Department of Health (DoH) Change Proposal that details a significant organisational restructure that will impact how services are managed and delivered across Tasmania. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 19 June 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.

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