NURSES AND MIDWIVES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (22 February 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Minister for Health has advised:

1. As at 1 March 2011, all nursing/midwifery employees covered by the Enterprise Agreement had received the new salary rates and allowances.

This is consistent with the commitments given to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation during the dispute heard in the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia. The Government is committed to ensuring that all subsequent salary increases under the Agreement are given effect to in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.