Ministerial Code of Conduct investigation sought

Media Release  :  Thursday 6 October, 2016 I have taken legal advice in relation to an incident at an evening social event at Parliament House on 20th September 2016.   The decision I have taken reflects my commitment to speak out against any act of intimidation, bullying and/or violence, particularly when women are the target. […]

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Tasmanian Premier gets advice ‘no breach of code of conduct’ in MLC ‘bullying’ case

By Georgie Burgess and Rosemary Bolger ABC   27 Sept 2016 Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding will not face disciplinary action over an argument with an Upper House MP, after the Premier received advice from the Solicitor-General. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest told Parliament last week that Mr Hidding had “bullied” and “intimidated” her at a social function […]

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Minister Rene Hidding apologises to MLC Ruth Forrest after accusations of bullying at public dinner

BLAIR RICHARDS, State Political Reporter, Mercury September 23, 2016  http://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/minister-rene-hidding-apologises-to-mlc-ruth-forrest-after-accusations-of-bullying-at-public-dinner/news-story/f11488cb78244fbabf234249ecf97429 A LONG-serving Tasmanian Upper House MP will today seek legal advice after she says she was bullied by a State Government minister at a function. Infrastructure and Police Minister Rene Hidding resisted calls for his resignation yesterday after Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest said he “threatened, […]

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QUESTION ON NOTICE – FOSTER CHILDREN – PROVISION OF SERVICE

RUTH FORREST to VANESSA GOODWIN: LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS  With regard to support services offered to foster children in Tasmania: (1) Is any provision made for directed counselling for foster children within their school if a request is made for such support by the child, the foster parents or the teacher of the child?  […]

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