Forbes Laboratory Proposed Trial at WNSWLHD - UPDATE
Tuesday 20 January, 2026
NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) is proposing a six-week trial of an alternate service model for the Forbes Lab within Western NSW LHD (WNSWLHD). This is your opportunity to have a say on how this affects you.
- The initial notification to the HSU contained an error which has since been corrected by NSWHP.
- The consultation period has been extended for one week per the HSU’s request.
- The correction relates to the current and proposed operational hours of the Forbes Laboratory, contained in the updated linked correspondence below.
For more information, see the below links:
It is important for union members to lead this discussion.
Please send your feedback to restructure@hsu.asn.au by 25 January 2026 with subject line NSWHP Forbes Laboratory Proposed Service Model Trial.
Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.
New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.
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