Blame Game Rages as Hospital Emergency Department Overflows

Blame game rages as hospital emergency department overflows

Launceston General Hospital's emergency department was overflowing on Monday night, with the nursing union describing the scenes as "chaotic" and "unsafe" — as Tasmania's health minister blames the federal government for a lack of action.

LGH staff have another 'chaotic and unsafe' night at work, union assists

ANMF secretary Emily Shepherd described Launceston General Hospital's ED as "unsafe" with 40 patients unallocated to beds.

ANMF Media Release: LGH ED Overflowing – ANMF Back to the TIC

LGH ED Overflowing – ANMF Back to the TIC 7 July 2026 Media Doorstop WHERE: Launceston General Hospital – Charles Street WHEN: Tuesday 7 July, 2026 TIME: 12 NOON The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) is supporting members at the Launceston General Hospital ED with a chaotic and unsafe ED [...] The post ANMF Media Release: LGH ED Overflowing – ANMF Back to the TIC appeared first on Australian Nursing & Midwifery …