Public Sector Updates – North

Launceston General Hospital (LGH)

The ANMF has recently received notice of the proposal to relocate the Health Information Services/Health Service Operations teams. View the latest update

Specialist Clinics

The ANMF met with members from Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Specialist Clinics on Tuesday 25 August 2026 to discuss workload, staffing concerns, and the growing demand being placed on the service. View the latest update

Emergency Department (ED)

On Thursday 27 August, the ANMF met with members from the LGH Emergency Department (ED) to provide an update on the long-running LGH ED workload grievance and the current status of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission (TIC) process. View the latest update

Nurse Unit Managers/Midwifery Unit Managers

The ANMF has continued to advocate on behalf of Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) and Midwifery Unit Managers (MUMs) at the LGH regarding longstanding workload concerns. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 10 September 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.

Member Support Team

Nurse and Midwife Support If you are seeking confidential support and advice, members have access to 24/7 phone support from Nurse and Midwife Support.

Nurse and Midwife Support

More latests news

North West Regional Hospital – Paediatric Unit

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: North West Regional Hospital – Paediatric Unit 07 February 2019 ANMF members report that the ban on redeployment has been effective in reducing the number of shifts that members are being redeployed for. The ban resulted in the [...]

Mersey Community Hospital – Medical Ward

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: Mersey Community Hospital – Medical Ward 07 February 2019 ANMF Representatives, Maree Ries and Sue-Anne Midgley along with North West Organiser, Noni Morse met with the Director of Nursing, Julie Duff and Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Simone Krane [...]

Smithton District Hospital

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Update: Smithton District Hospital 07 February 2019 ANMF members at Smithton District Hospital have requested a follow up meeting to evaluate progress on previously raised issues. They are eager to continue working together with the ANMF to improve the [...]