Latest Updates from Ruth
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.
ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
Here is my latest interview with Leon, where I am joined by Hon Cassie O’Connor MLC, as we discuss data centres and future power needs for the State: [...]Read More...…
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ADJOURNMENT
Legislative Council, Thursday 25 June 2026 This evening I made a further contribution on the matter of the leaking of a confidential committee email to a media outlet. You can…
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QWN – Firmus – Energy Generation – Contract Terms
Legislative Council, Thursday 26 June 2026 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY and RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN Minister, we know that Firmus has signed a three-year contract with Aurora Energy,…
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McKinnon Prize, State and Territory Political Leader – Judge’s Commendation
I am truly honoured to have been nominated and a finalist in the McKinnon State/Territory Policial Leadership award for 2026 and to receive a judges commendation. I acknowledge the category…
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7XS with Andrew Roberts
During my recent visit to the West Coast, I caught up with Andrew Roberts at 7XS. You can listen to my interview here: [...]Read More... from 7XS with Andrew Roberts
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An Update: The Protection and Integrity of Parliamentary Correspondence
I wrote to the Premier on 3 June 2026 seeking clear and direct answers regarding the leaking of an email sent on my behalf as Chair of Estimates Committee A,…
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Extract from ESTIMATES COMMITTEE A – Hon. Kerry Vincent MLC
Infrastructure and Transport Services LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Thursday 4 June 2026 CHAIR – Minister, I could have perhaps asked this in 2.1, but I thought I’d save it for capital investment.…
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Tasmanian Budget is built on a ‘miraculous’ Hydro Tasmania profit surge
The Truth behind Tasmania’s Budget. For years Treasury has warned that Tasmania is heading toward a fiscal abyss and that only a balanced mix of restraint, revenue measures and structural…
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Correspondence to the Premier
In the interests of openness, transparency, accountability and clarity, I have posted this letter I sent to the Premier on Wednesday 3 June by email and text message. I welcome…
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