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

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