
Michael Whaites
Michael Whaites is the general secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association. He is a prominent advocate for the rights and well-being of nurses and midwives in New South Wales, focusing on issues such as workplace flexibility, burnout, and retention. Whaites has expressed alarm over the high rates of job dissatisfaction among healthcare workers and is committed to collaborating with NSW Health to develop solutions that benefit both healthcare professionals and the health system.
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NSW Nurses and Midwives Association general secretary Michael Whaites acknowledged flexible work could not be implemented overnight.
Report finds half of nurses and midwives in state ready to quitThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-27



