Public Sector Updates – Statewide
Statewide
Public Sector Flexible Work Policy
On Friday 3 July 2026, the ANMF formally responded to the Department’s draft Flexible Work Policy, following extensive consultation with nurses and midwives working across the Tasmanian Public Health system. View the latest update
Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care
The ANMF has been advocating for members working in the Comprehensive Palliative Care in Aged Care (CPCiAC) program which was a jointly funded State and Federal Government Program supporting palliative care needs of Tasmanians who choose to live in Aged Care Facilities. Despite the community and health advocacy for this program, the program ended on Wednesday 1 July 2026. View the latest update
Transfer of Care
The ANMF appeared before the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) on Wednesday 8 July 2026 in relation to the Transfer of Care (ToC) Emergency Department (ED), Tasmanian Public Hospitals and were supported by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) as the Intervenor. View the latest update
Updates are correct as of 17 July 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary
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