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In collaboration with the ANMF’s eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of over 321,000 nurses, midwives and carers across the country.

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ANMF Media Release International Women’s Day: Aged Care Workers’ Entitlements at Risk

On this International Women’s Day (IWD) the ANMF, has revealed that some aged care providers are not only refusing to pass-on Government funding for long-overdue wage increases for their overwhelmingly female workforce, but are now threatening to cancel their Enterprise Agreements (EA). This would mean nurses and care workers would lose essential allowances and penalty rates.

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On this International Women’s Day (IWD) the ANMF, has revealed that some aged care providers are not only refusing to pass-on Government funding for long-overdue wage increases for their overwhelmingly female workforce, but are now threatening to cancel their Enterprise Agreements (EA). This would mean nurses and care workers would lose essential allowances and penalty rates.

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Annie Butler, Federal Secretary

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Unions get behind ‘Yes’ campaign on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

News Unions get behind ‘Yes’ campaign on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

17 March 2023

In 2023, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice should be ens...

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Prosecution case launched over broken health system

News Prosecution case launched over broken health system

15 March 2023

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has filed a major prosecution case in the Supreme Court against the st...

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Southern Cross Care Tasmania Delay Decision Making Amid Growing Staffing Crisis

News Southern Cross Care Tasmania Delay Decision Making Amid Growing Staffing Crisis

03 March 2023

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian Branch are increasingly concerned about the safety and ...

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