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To make a booking, call Hertz on 13 30 39 or visit hertz.com.au and quote CDP# 283826.
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AMA Tasmania
Tony Steven appointed CEO
The President of the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Medical Association, Dr. Chris Middleton, today announced the appointment of Tony Steven as the CEO of AMA Tasmania. After acting in the position over the last 3 months, Mr Steven was appointed for a period of two years, having been successful at interview following a formal statewide recruiting process.
Campaign 2009 steps up
Dr Sarah Mansfield, Deputy Chair, AMA Federal Council of Doctors-in-Training, sees the current Enterprise Bargaining activities by AMA Tasmania as a crucial milestone in the State's AMA history. Click here for Sarah's views on the critical importance of Membership, Engagement and Campaign 2009.
Government yet to negotiate on Salaried Doctors agreement
The Industrial Agreement for Salaried doctors in Tasmania expires on the 1st of July 2009 and even at this late stage the State Government yet to commence negotiations with the AMA on the next agreement.
Meetings are being held in all major hospitals statewide as the campaign known at C2009 gets underway in earnest. Please feel free to go the Campaign 2009 (C2009) page for more information.
H1N1 Influenza A 09 (Human Swine Influenza)
The Tasmanian Government's planning for a pandemic website has useful information for most inquiries. Click here. Also, in Tasmania, phone 1800 358 362 (1800 FLU DOC)
Tasmanian Delegates at National Conference
The Tasmanian Branch of the AMA has seven delegates in Melboune attending the AMA Federal Conference along with CEO Tony Steven. This year the Conference features an election for National President amongst other positions. Issues at the top of the agenda include the proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, Swine Flu and Membership Services.
Executive re-elected
At the AMA Tasmania Branch AGM held 2nd May Dr Chris Middleton was re-elected President for 2009/10 along with Prof Ray Lowenthal as Hon Medical Secretary and Dr Bob Walker as Hon. Treasurer. The Aims of the leadership team for the forthcoming year include membership recruitment, the successful negotitaion of the new Salaried Doctors Industrial Agreement and increased activity.
TasTalk to become an E-Newsletter
The AMA Tasmania magazine is to become an HTML presented E-Newsletter providing the opportunity for a wider circulation, easier access and significant savings. Please contact the AMA Tasmania office to register your address to receive the new look magazine.
Salaried Doctors Industrial Claim made
AMA Tasmania as Tasmanian Salaried Medical Practitioners Society has lodged a claim with the Government seeking a new Industrial Agreement that will ensure quality medical services into the next 3 years for the Tasmanian community. Go to the TSMPS page.
Contact us:
AMA Tasmania State Office
147 Davey Street
Hobart Tas 7000
Phone 03 6223 2047
ABN 11 009 484 931