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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 This election, our politicians must stand-up for nurses and midwives

With the election to be held on 3 May, the ANMF has called on MPs and Senators from all political parties and Independents, to commit to supporting the Albanese Government’s policies that will benefit nurses and midwives and deliver better health and aged care across the community.

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With the election to be held on 3 May, the ANMF has called on MPs and Senators from all political parties and Independents, to commit to supporting the Albanese Government’s policies that will benefit nurses and midwives and deliver better health and aged care across the community.

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Join your local ANMF branch When you join the union, you not only add to the collective strength of your local branch but also to the strength of the national union, increasing our ability to ensure the work of ANMF members across the country is respected, recognised, valued and rewarded. Visit your local branch to read about the many benefits of membership and the many gains that members have achieved.

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ANMF Leadership

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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Unlocking potential: Rethinking how we deliver care

News Unlocking potential: Rethinking how we deliver care

15 April 2025

By removing outdated restrictions and regulatory barriers that prevent nurses, midwives, and other healthcare profession...

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Subsidised childcare to ease cost-of-living for nurses and midwives

News Subsidised childcare to ease cost-of-living for nurses and midwives

15 April 2025

Naomi Riley is in her 11th year of having children under five and juggling part-time work with paid and unpaid childcare...

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Labor pledges 30% off the price of batteries in bid to slash energy bills

News Labor pledges 30% off the price of batteries in bid to slash energy bills

09 April 2025

The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program, announced over the weekend, will slash energy bills for households, sma...

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