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Aged Care Sector

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88% voted ‘yes’, and 12% voted ‘no’. 70% of employees voted.

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Tandara bargaining begins

Posted on: 23/04/2026

Bargaining begins for new Tandara agreement.

Allied Health Professionals

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Another AHP bargaining meeting yesterday, and another round of disappointment and frustration.

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Bargaining for a new Allied Health Industrial Agreement is set to get underway in November.

Ambulance

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Ambulance members endorse new EBA

Posted on: 4/06/2026

An overwhelming 87% of members voted in favour of the offer.

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Nat’s message to the government is simple but powerful: come and experience the conditions workers are dealing with for yourself.

Community and Disability Sector

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New Anglicare agreement approved

Posted on: 16/04/2026

The new entitlements and conditions for Anglicare workers came into effect on Tuesday 14 April 2026.

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Wintringham restructure advice

Posted on: 30/03/2026

Wintringham has announced a plan to restructure how its services are organised.

Events

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Check out the photos from the 2024 May Day Parade.

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Join us to celebrate this May Day!

Posted on: 23/04/2024

Join us on Saturday 11 May to celebrate May Day.

HACSU News

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Keeping your details up to date ensures you’ll receive the right information at the right time.

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This scholarship builds on the tradition of HACSU being a champion for women in the workplace.

Health and Safety

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Your employer has an obligation to make sure you’re safe and adequately staffed at work.

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Have you missed your breaks?

Health Services Industry

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Focus on Optometry campaign

Posted on: 21/05/2026

HACSU and the HSU will be advocating for optometrists to be expressly included in the HPSS Award.

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HACSU is campaigning for the Health and Mental Health Minister, Bridget Archer, to step up and keep the Hobart Clinic open.

Media Releases

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Workers are protesting management’s decision to create another middle-management role instead of investing in frontline cleaning staff.

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HACSU State Secretary Robbie Moore said workers had reached a breaking point.

Nursing

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We urged the lead negotiator to hurry up and get some bargaining instructions so that we can truly begin the negotiation process.

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We touched on a range of important points, including critical incident leave for nurses.

Public Sector

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We will be visiting public sector workplaces across the state to show appreciation for your hard work caring for our community.

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We urged the lead negotiator to hurry up and get some bargaining instructions so that we can truly begin the negotiation process.

Union Movement

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Let’s make it a huge day of unity, fun, and celebration. Here are all the details you need to know.

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We want an agreement that gives you better wages and conditions you deserve.