Greens stand with striking nurses and midwives
The Greens back nurses and midwives who are are continuing their industrial action this week.
Sep
2024
3
Health
Sep
2024
3
Government reckless with our money
Infrastructure isn’t just concrete, bricks and mortar. It’s about providing the services communities need to flourish.
Aug
2024
28
Vital maternity care the latest hit by Liberals’ health staffing shortages
Reports from the ANMF about unsafe staffing levels at the Royal Hobart Hospital Maternity Unit are alarming.
Aug
2024
23
RHH ED Decision A New Low for Liberals
The Royal Hobart Hospital ED redevelopment is a critical project, but leaked health department emails show it has been dumped and replaced with an alternative that’s not fit for purpose now, let alone in the future.
Aug
2024
20
Minister Must Intervene On Medical Imaging Staff Shortages
Medical imaging workers play an essential part in ensuring Tasmanians get the healthcare they need. As a result of understaffing, patients are having to wait for longer than they should for vital scans and treatment.
Aug
2024
19
Greens Back Nurse Industrial Action
The Tasmanian Greens stand behind nurses taking industrial action today, and urge the Rockliff Government to heed the calls of our critical health workers for support. Nurses have been stretched to breaking point for months now, trying their best to care for the growing number of patients in their waiting rooms and corridors.
Aug
2024
8
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Foundation – Industrial Action
On Saturday, hospital staff said that only 18 nurses were working in the emergency department, which is seven less than the minimum number required.
Aug
2024
6
Health System – Vacancy Control
The Australian Nurses and Midwifing Federation (ANMF) is spot on: the staffing situation at the LGH over the weekend was diabolical and definitely unsafe.
Aug
2024
1
COVID – Air Quality and Transmission
Yesterday, in what was described as a model for the rest of the country and the world, Victoria followed the science and launched a Pathway to Clear Indoor Air Project that will improve indoor air quality, reduce disease and boost productivity.
Jul
2024
31
Budget – Efficiency Dividend Impact on Frontline Staff
We share the concerns of the Opposition and the broader community about the $300 million of efficiency dividends that were forecast in the 2023-24 budget. They ring alarm bells across the community, a community that is already seeing significant pressure on our frontline and other services at the moment.
