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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

Published: 21 February 2018

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Published: 29 June 2017

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

Published: 28 April 2017

Published: 11 April 2017

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.