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ANMF Media Release: LGH Nurses at Breaking Point as Hospital Operates in Critical Overcapacity: “This Is Not Safe”
LGH Nurses at Breaking Point as Hospital Operates in Critical Overcapacity: “This Is Not Safe” 4 March 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch is again raising the alarm as Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Emergency Department (ED) nurses report catastrophic overcrowding and dangerously inadequate staffing [...]
ANMF Media Release: The ANMF Commence Public Sector Enterprise Bargaining
The ANMF Commence Public Sector Enterprise Bargaining 2 March 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) will today commence its Public Sector Campaign calling on the Tasmanian Government to “Staff Us. Value Us. Protect Us”. ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary, Emily Shepherd said the ANMF will commence [...]
ANMF Media Release: The ANMF seeks urgent TIC Hearing as Department ignores Status Quo
The ANMF seeks urgent TIC Hearing as Department ignores Status Quo Thursday 26 February 2026 WHAT: Media Call WHERE: ANMF Office, 54 Tamar Street, Launceston WHEN: TODAY 9:30AM WHO: ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd The ANMF (Tasmanian Branch) has made an emergency application to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission [...]
Outcome of 45 Minute Transfer of Care protocol set to be determined in Tasmanian Industrial Commission meeting
Outcome of 45 Minute Transfer of Care protocol set to be determined in Tasmanian Industrial Commission meeting 10 February 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) invites Tasmanian media to discuss the outcome of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission hearing at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 11 February. ANMF [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF seek arbitration over the Tasmanian Government’s push to enforce a 45-minute Transfer of Care policy in Emergency Departments
ANMF seek arbitration over the Tasmanian Government’s push to enforce a 45-minute Transfer of Care policy in Emergency Departments 4 February 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) invites the Tasmanian media to discuss the result of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission hearing on Wednesday morning, February [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF calls on Government to remove makeshift Obstetric Theatre at LGH
ANMF calls on Government to remove makeshift Obstetric Theatre at LGH 30 January 2026 WHAT: Media Opportunity – Emily Shepherd ANMF Secretary WHERE: ANMF Office - 54 Tamar Street, Launceston WHEN: TODAY 1:00pm The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) has been calling on the Launceston [...]
ANMF Media Release: Buck-passing over aged care closure will leave older Tasmanians stranded
Buck-passing over aged care closure will leave older Tasmanians stranded 23 January 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) and Council on the Ageing (COTA Tasmania) are warning the loss of 94 residential aged care beds at Rosary Gardens in New Town will push more older [...]
ANMF Media Release: The ANMF Seeks Arbitration Over Unsafe Emergency Department Transfers; Doctors and Nurses Unite
The ANMF Seeks Arbitration Over Unsafe Emergency Department Transfers; Doctors and Nurses Unite 12 January 2026 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch), supported by the Australian Medical Association, has escalated a longstanding safety dispute to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission today over the Tasmanian Government’s push to [...]
ANMF Media Release: Nurses and Midwives on Duty This Christmas Keeping Tasmanians Safe
Nurses and Midwives on Duty This Christmas Keeping Tasmanians Safe 23 December 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch will today thank all nurses, midwives and assistant nurses and midwives as they prepare to work throughout the Christmas and New Year period, keeping Tasmanians safe. ANMF [...]
ANMF Media Release: ANMF Submits Rosary Gardens Petition Amid Concerns on Government Transparency
ANMF Submits Rosary Gardens Petition Amid Concerns on Government Transparency Friday 19 December 2025 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) will today deliver a petition to the Minister for Health Bridget Archer, calling on the Tasmanian Government to intervene in the closure of Southern Cross [...]