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Published: 06 August 2018

A new York Street and Flowerdale-Preolenna bus service will start on Monday for students at Boat Harbour Primary School.

The new service is in response to issues with overcrowding on the existing bus service to and from the school and reports of children sitting in aisles for long periods of time on winding rural roads.

Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest this year raised the problem with the government, citing a 2013 audit which found there were 86 children eligible for the service with a vehicle capacity of 96 children – with 17 children standing.

Published: 01 August 2018

 ANOTHER Tasmanian MP has called for an inquiry into Cricket Australia’s sacking of a manager over her tweets on abortion.

Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest said there was evidence that the government had been involved in the sacking of Angela Williamson.

“She was trolled on social media and she raised this privately with the government and was sacked,” Ms Forerst said.

“There are suggestions that the government communicated with Cricket Australia and the nature and result of that should be investigated.

Published: 31 July 2018

 Ruth Forrest MLC speaks about the recent dismissal of Angela Williamson and the difficulties accessing terminations of pregnancy faced by Tasmanian women 

Published: 31 July 2018

Angela Williamson speaks about her dismissal from Cricket Tasmania after expressing her opinion on the lack of access to terminations of pregnancy in the public health system in Tasmania.

Published: 13 July 2018

MLC Ruth Forrest requests a briefing from Police Minister Michael Ferguson, for the Legislative Council regarding upcoming Outlaw Motorcycle legislation 

Published: 13 July 2018

A TASMANIAN MLC has lashed the state government for failing to provide a briefing on the controversial bikie colours legislation.

Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest said she had twice sought a briefing on the Police Offences Amendment (Prohibited Insignia) Bill to no avail.

Ms Forrest said the refusal reflected the lack of respect shown by the government to the upper house.

Published: 04 July 2018

MLCs Ruth Forrest and Sarah Lovell discuss termination of pregnancy services in Tasmania 

Published: 21 June 2018

All legislation put forward by the Government requires full and proper scrutiny, regardless of pre-election promises

Published: 20 June 2018

Ruth Forrest MLC praises Marist Regional College production of High School Musical 

Published: 19 June 2018

Play is important in the learning and development of children across all cultures

Published: 06 June 2018

Hon Ruth Forrest MLC discusses the merits of conduction an inquiry into the marine farming industry

Published: 05 June 2018

A NEW inquiry into the salmon industry has been called for, just three years after a Senate inquiry.

Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest is calling for the inquiry, which she wants to focus on the law and regulations for the industry.

She said the aim was to make sure the industry was sustainable in the long term, so it would keep providing jobs and contributing to the state’s economy.

Published: 22 May 2018

SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 22 May 2018

I believe that lifelong learning and personal and professional development are important in all professions and workplaces

Published: 29 March 2018

MLCs Hon Ruth Forrest and Hon Ivan Dean discuss the role of the Legislative Council with Leon Compton on ABC Mornings 

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The Advocate, Friday June 5, 2017 - By Leah McBey

The government is considering changing the law so foster parents could claim for workplace injuries.

Published: 28 April 2017

26 Apr 2017  The Advocate - Sarah Lansdown

Candidates contesting the Murchison seat of the Legislative Council Ruth Forrest and Daryl Quilliam will appear at three public forums ahead of the May 6 vote.

Published: 28 April 2017

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10 Apr 2017

Vandals have trashed election signs belonging to both Murchison Legislative Council candidates.

Signs promoting sitting independent Ruth Forrest and independent challenger Daryl Quilliam were destroyed in the Wynyard area at the weekend.

Published: 14 February 2017

Failings in our health service delivery have again been highlighted in mainstream and social media. Communities rightly feel let down by State and Federal levels of Government when timely access to care is not available. We are repeatedly informed that the cost of health rises above the rate of inflation and if unchecked could consume the entire State budget in 20 or 30 years’ time. This may be the reality and should not be the end of the discussion.

Published: 18 November 2016

Legislative Council Thursday 17 November 2016

 Gaming Control Amendment (Community Interest) Bill - debate on Clause 1 of the Bill - In Committee

Published: 14 November 2016

The Advocate - Michelle Wisbey - 7 Nov 2016

Anti-Discrimination Bill could go to committee in Upper House. Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest is set to seek support from the Legislative Council to refer the Anti-Discrimination Bill to a committee when it is discussed in the Upper House on Tuesday.

Published: 17 October 2016

ABC News Friday 14 October

Independent MP Ruth Forrest is disappointed Premier Will Hodgman does not want to hear her side of an alleged bullying incident and says he should show better leadership.

Published: 11 October 2016

October 11, 2016 - BLAIR RICHARDS, State Political Reporter, Mercury

THERE are calls for an independent process for dealing with conflict between MPs, with a potential legal stoush overshadowing the return of State Parliament today.

Published: 07 October 2016

Independent MLC for Murchison Ruth Forrest has announced she is pursuing a Code of Conduct complaint against Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding after she said she was "bullied" and "intimidated" by Mr Hidding at a Government function. Ms Forrest also said she is not ruling out going to the Police.

Published: 22 September 2016

Radio interview with ABC's Leon Compton concerning Rene Hidding MP

In favour: Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest will support legislation allowing ride-sharing service Uber to operate in Tasmania.

Published: 18 August 2016

Adam Langenberg
The Advocate 16 Aug 2016

Legislation allowing ride-sharing service Uber to operate in Tasmania will require the support of at least one undecided MLC to pass, with several members concerned about the bill’s impact on the state’s taxi drivers.

Published: 05 August 2016

Imogen Elliott  The Advocate    4 Aug 2016

Energy minister Matthew Groom says the government has ruled out further inquiries into cloud seeding operations until it has received recommendations from a Hydro Tasmania review. 

Published: 05 August 2016

Baz Ruddick – The Advocate   3 Aug 2016

An investment in play-based learning and a long-term educational strategy that is “not tinkered” with in election cycles would help lift retention rates, says Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest.

Published: 03 August 2016

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Energy crisis - Committee questions the decision makers

Published: 29 July 2016

Questions for Basslink and Hydro Tasmania - ABC News 19 June 2016

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