The message to me has been clear and unequivocal. Major employers in the sawmilling industry in my electorate of Murchison fear job losses if the Government’s plan to unlock currently protected forest proceeds. Major employers, Ta Ann and Britton Brothers, have indicated their opposition to this move by the Government. Genuine concern has been expressed […]
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. […]
The Advocate – 11 Apr 2017 The rise of the robots will bring many opportunities for the North-West, Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest believes. Improvements in technology can benefit traditional North-West industries and the region has potential to be a leader in robotics, Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest says. […]
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Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council are committed to the safety and health of their workforce. The Blueprint has been developed to guide industry response to addressing mental health and provides a framework to promote well-being. […]
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Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has repeated recent calls she made in Parliament for the Government to take a long term view to find a workable solution for King Island shipping services in light of more evidence interim solution is inadequate. “A reliable shipping service is essential for King Island and the Government have failed to take […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 16 March 2017 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [2.40 p.m.] With regard to the care of vulnerable children in the state and provision of services by Safe Pathways, a number of serious allegations have been raised. Is Safe Pathways still operating in Tasmania […]
Legislative Council Thursday 16 March 2017 Ms FORREST ( Murchison ) – Mr President, I am not opposed to spending TT-Line funds on TT-Line business. I ask, is this bill the only way to do it? Some of the questions the member for Apsley and others asked may be answered in some respect. This proposal […]
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Legislative Council Tuesday 14 March 2017 93. MACQUARIE HARBOUR – ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM Ms FORREST Question to the Leader of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL With regard to the recent announcement of the Environment Protection Authority that there is an environmental problem in Macquarie Harbour […]
Legislative Council Tuesday 14 March 2017 [2.40 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am happy to proceed with this. I welcome the opportunity to reply to the Premier’s Address. However, every time I speak on a motion like this one before us, I am not a pessimist, but there is a need to […]
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Legislative Council Tuesday 14 March 2017 12.52 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I have a number of concerns about the process as much as the bill itself. Unfortunately I was out of the Chamber when members sought suspension of Standing Orders to enable this bill to be debated today and I would have […]
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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 […]
