ASMOF is a registered union under the Fair Work Act and is a federation of branches in all Australian states and territories. Membership includes all levels of medical practitioners - interns, residents, registrars, hospital specialists, consultants, medical academics, medical administrators and salaried doctors generally.
ASMOF is affiliated with the Australian Council of Trade Unions who recognises ASMOF as the principal union for salaried medical practitioners.
ASMOF's objectives are to promote the broad interests of salaried doctors in the following ways:
Provide services to its members, including representation before industrial tribunals and in negotiations with employers; and
Advocate the provision and development of quality health services.
ASMOF Victoria has a conjoint agreement with AMA Victoria, under this arrangement, ASMOF membership is provided without further subscription cost to all eligible members who are financial members of AMA Victoria on 31 March each year.
As with all registered unions, as an ASMOF member you may become liable for levies, outstanding fees and fines in accordance with its rules. The rules of ASMOF are available at www.asmof.org.au
If you wish to resign from membership of ASMOF Victoria and maintain you AMA Victoria membership you must write to the Secretary, ASMOF Victorian Branch, c/o 293 Royal Parade Parkville, 3052.