Public Health
Progress on wages but more must be done
May 29, 2026
The Industrial Relations Commission decision on our pay claim does not adequately address the systemic issues. More must be done to keep up with rising costs and address the gender pay gap. NSWNMA organisers have been visiting workplaces to hear members’ response to the IRC decision on our special pay case. General Secretary Michael Whaites…
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Public Health
Progress on wages but more must be done
May 29, 2026
The Industrial Relations Commission decision on our pay claim does not adequately address the systemic…
Public Health
What the IRC said about our pay claim
May 29, 2026
Three factors underpinned the NSWNMA’s Special Case: the impact of inflation, the changed nature of…
Public Health
Government must act on gender pay gap
May 29, 2026
The Industrial Relations Commission confirmed that nursing is undervalued because it is mainly done by women –…
Public Health
NDIS inquiry targets “rorters” to protect at-risk p...
May 29, 2026
A landmark inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has recommended a rigorous regulatory…
Public Health
Hospital wards next in line for staffing ratios
May 20, 2026
After more than a decade of campaigning by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA),…
Public Health
Nurses and midwives celebrate Northern Beaches Hospital...
April 29, 2026
Nurses and midwives working at Northern Beaches Hospital today marked their first day in the…
Public Health
Mixed emotions over pay deal for NSW nurses and midwive...
April 16, 2026
Public sector nurses and midwives across New South Wales have expressed mixed emotions about today’s…
Public Health
Maintenance deficit plagues underfunded hospitals
April 1, 2026
NSWNMA General Secretary Michael Whaites said the Association was deeply concerned about maintenance issues across the public…
Public Health
Data shows sustained pressures remain on public hospita...
March 11, 2026
Record numbers of patients are attending public hospital emergency departments for treatment, prompting calls for…