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Ruth Forrest was born in Burnie and raised in Riana. A lifelong North West Coaster, she worked as a nurse and midwife before entering the Tasmanian Legislative Council in 2005. She lives in Wynyard and represents the electorate of Murchison, which includes the communities of Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard, the West Coast, King Island and much of Burnie.
Opinion: When Economic Spin Masquerades as Analysis
This opinion seeks to explain the issues associated with the recent opinion piece published in the Mercury Newspaper by the Tasmanian Co-ordinator General. I will post a more detailed explanation…
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ABC Mornings – Co-ordinator General’s stadium comments
You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton here: [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings – Co-ordinator General’s stadium comments
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MARINUS Stage 1 WHOLE-OF-STATE BUSINESS CASE (WoSBC) – Number 6 – Marinus and the History of Hydro in Tasmania
This latest update provides detail on the history of Hydro electricity in Tasmania and what this history tells about the future with the inclusion of Marinus. [...]Read More... from MARINUS…
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Tasmanian Industrial Commission into Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances – Disallowance – Speech on Motion and Adjournment
My speech on the Motion to disallow the Independent Tasmanian Industrial Commission's determination on MP salaries and allowances and my Adjournment speech on the matter can be found here: [...]Read…
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QWN – TT-Line Additional Borrowings
Legislative Council, Tuesday 23 September 2025 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE and TRANSPORT, Mr VINCENT What were the additional borrowings provided to TT Line specifically to fund? Further…
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QWN – November 6 State Budget
Legislative Council, Wednesday 24 September 2025 Ms FORREST question to LEADER for the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVECOUNCIL, Ms RATTRAY Question: 1.1. Please provide a copy of the Treasury’s detailed internal…
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QWN – King Island Ambulance Hub
Legislative Council, Wednesday 24 September 2025 Ms FORREST question to LEADER for the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVECOUNCIL, Ms RATTRAY QUESTION:With regard to the new ambulance facilities on King island: [...]Read…
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QWN – King Island Port of Grassy Upgrade
Legislative Council, Wednesday 24 September 2025 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE and TRANSPORT, Mr VINCENT With regard to the government commitment to undertake a feasibility study of expansion…
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QWN – King Island Electricity Tariff
Legislative Council, Tuesday 23 September 2025 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY and RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN I know that the flat rate electricity tariff charged on King Island is…
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