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We’re Australia’s largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation.

In collaboration with the ANMF’s eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of over 345,000 nurses, midwives and care-workers across the country.

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Media Release The political parties supporting Australia’s nurses and midwives

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) can reveal the political parties standing with nurses and midwives this Election. The ANMF has written to the Leaders of each major political party seeking their commitment to 12 specific priorities which will improve the wages, working conditions and well-being of nurses, midwives and care-workers and their capacity to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare for the Australian community.

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The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) can reveal the political parties standing with nurses and midwives this Election. The ANMF has written to the Leaders of each major political party seeking their commitment to 12 specific priorities which will improve the wages, working conditions and well-being of nurses, midwives and care-workers and their capacity to deliver safe, high-quality healthcare for the Australian community.

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Annie Butler

Annie Butler, Federal Secretary

As we approach the upcoming election, it’s important to reflect on the progress we’ve made over the past three years in advancing the nursing and midwifery professions and strengthening Australia’s healthcare system.

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