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Public Sector Updates – North West
Public Sector Updates - North West Spencer Clinic The ANMF has been advised that options are actively being explored to resume mental health inpatient capacity on the North West Coast following the fire that destroyed part of Spencer Clinic. View the latest update Updates are correct as of 21 October 2026. Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF [...]
Public Sector Updates – North
Public Sector Updates - North Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Benchmarking Benchmarking meetings at the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) commenced last week, units and ward meetings with the ANMF, Executive Director of Nursing (EDON) and Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) regarding benchmarking negotiations for this coming financial year 2026/27. Wards/units so far that have been reviewed are Emergency Department (ED), [...]
Public Sector Updates – South
Public Sector Updates - South Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Emergency Department (ED) The ANMF has formally raised concerns with the Department following reports from ED members about significant staffing shortfalls and the impact this is having across RHH. View the latest update Women’s and Children's Services The ANMF has provided formal feedback on behalf of members working across [...]
Public Sector Updates – Statewide
Public Sector Updates - Statewide Double Shift Declaration Form The ANMF has formally called on the Department to immediately withdraw the Double Shift/Excess of 12 Hours Overtime Claim Form. It was our understanding that this form was no longer in use after we previously raised concerns about its lawfulness. View the latest update Christmas Closure The ANMF has [...]
Private Sector Updates – North West
Private Sector Updates - North West North West Private Hospital (NWPH) Rivendell The ANMF understands that discussions are continuing regarding a proposal for Rivendell beds to be leased to support mental health inpatient services following the fire at Spencer Clinic. At this stage, discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been made. View the latest update [...]
Private Sector Updates – Statewide
Private Sector Updates - Statewide Lifeblood Australia At the bargaining meeting held on Thursday 8 October 2026, the ANMF further presented Log of Claim (LoC) items for consideration. Claim items such as improving career progression, Work Health and Safety (WHS) concerns, Introduction of study leave, and Qualification Allowances were all presented for your employer to consider. What has [...]
Media Releases
ANMF Media Release: RHH Nurses and Midwives Take Strike Action
RHH Nurses and Midwives Take Strike Action 6 October 2026 WHAT: ANMF Media Call WHERE: Royal Hobart Hospital, Campbell Street Entrance WHEN: Tuesday 6 October TIME: 2:00pm Special [...]
ANMF Media Release: Ward 2A nurses to stop work over unsafe staffing and pressure to open additional beds
Ward 2A nurses to stop work over unsafe staffing and pressure to open additional beds 2 October 2026 WHAT: ANMF Media Call WHERE: Royal Hobart Hospital, Campbell Street [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF supports Wellington Clinic members in stop work action
ANMF supports Wellington Clinic members in stop work action 29 September, 2026 WHAT: ANMF Media Call WHERE: 42 Argyle Street Hobart WHEN: Tuesday 29 September TIME: 2:00pm The [...]