Staff at Launceston General Hospital (LGH) say morale is improving as steps are taken to resolve a crisis in the emergency department. Nine out of 11 doctors in the department have either resigned or threatened to resign, citing a lack of beds in the hospital that has compromised their ability to care for patients. Two weeks ago Tasmanian Health Minister Michael Ferguson announced 12 extra ward beds would be reopened at the hospital and 17 new nurses would be hired. The reopening and staffing of Ward 4D will go ahead, but will be delayed until July 18.
July 6, 2016
Mike Rungie has decided to resign as ACH Group CEO.
July 6, 2016
Baptistcare has announced that CEO Reverend Dr Lucy Morris will be leaving the organisation on 29 July.
July 6, 2016
The Millmerran Centenary Retirement Village Inc is defending a s.394 (application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Commissioner Booth in his Brisbane chambers (Butlers).
July 6, 2016
Blue Cross Community Care Services (Toorak) Pty Ltd is today dealing with a s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) initiated by a staff member (Mcilvenna).
July 6, 2016
An application by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (s.238 – application for a scope order) will be determined by Fair Work Commissioner Platt in Hearing Room 6.1 – Level 6 in Adelaide.
July 6, 2016
The Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union – New South Wales and ACT (Services) Branch and House with No Steps have a s.576(2)(aa) (promoting cooperative and productive workplace relations and preventing disputes before Fair Work Deputy President Booth at 49 Blackbutts Road Belrose.
July 6, 2016
Austin Health has launched proceedings against Khalid Hijazeen in the Federal Circuit Court. Industrial law – application by respondent pursuant to s.17A of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 for summary dismissal of application – applicant unable to file statement of claim disclosing a justiciable claim despite five attempts – applicant readily conceding inadequacy of statement of claim – whether applicant should be given one last chance – court deciding on balance to give applicant opportunity to re-plead – applicant to pay respondent’s costs.
