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Tasmania warned of 'stress, burnout' as justice staff wellbeing service axed

  • Lucy MacDonald--ABC News (AU)
  • published date: 2026-08-21 22:17:59 UTC

Budget pressures are being blamed for the axing of a wellbeing service for Tasmania's justice department employees, with opponents denouncing the move, which they say will lead to high staff turnover and psychological injury.

Workers at Tasmania's justice department have said a decision to abolish a specialist safety and wellbeing program is a "blow to staff morale and safety" and "demonstrates a complete lack of foresigh… [+7123 chars]