Editorial
We need to defend our wins
October 1, 2026
As The Lamp goes to print, the NSW Safe Staffing Levels Taskforce has announced that medical, surgical and palliative care wards across every category A, B, and C hospital will convert to shift-by-shift nurse to patient ratios. This is a massive milestone in our long-standing and hard-fought campaign to improve workloads and deliver quality patient…
8 days ago
Editorial
Advancing reconciliation
June 30, 2017
The NSWNMA will do its utmost to help improve the health and lives of Aboriginal…
Editorial
Respect nurses and midwives
May 29, 2017
The state government has responded to our public health system log of claims and on…
Editorial
Be alert, be aware and join the fight to defend penalty...
May 1, 2017
When it comes to workers’ rights and living standards the Turnbull government loves to play…
Editorial
NSW can afford improved ratios
April 3, 2017
Strong economic growth means the NSW government can afford to improve safe patient care…
Editorial
A cautionary tale for metro members
March 6, 2017
By Judith Kiejda, Acting General Secretary Late last year the state government unveiled plans to…
Editorial
A way forward for aged care
February 1, 2017
Judith Kiejda, Acting General Secretary If we want to have an aged care sector that…