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AHPRA moves to reduce distress for practitioners facing complaints
- November 10, 2025
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SA nurses secure interim wage rise, call off industrial action
- February 25, 2026
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After months of negotiations with the state government, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) has won a 6% interim administrative wage increase, with planned industrial action suspended while Enterprise Agreement talks continue. The
ANMF appoints Catelyn Richards new Federal Assistant Secretary
- February 23, 2026
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The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s Federal Executive (ANMF) has appointed Catelyn Richards as its new Federal Assistant Secretary, marking a significant step in strengthening national leadership of the country’s largest union. Ms Richards is
Critical antibiotic resistance jumps 25%
- February 17, 2026
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Critical antibiotic resistance in Australia increased by 25% in 2024 and less than half the antibiotics given after surgeries were appropriate, according to the latest antimicrobial use and resistance in human health (AURA) report. Antimicrobial
Deal reached to save Healthscope
- February 9, 2026
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The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has welcomed an announcement from McGrathNicol that the sale of privately-owned hospital group owner Healthscope has been resolved. ANMF Federal Secretary Annie Butler said it was good to
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