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. […]
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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. […]
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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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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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, […]
Radio interview with ABC’s Leon Compton concerning Rene Hidding MP […]
Be sure to visit Queenstown, Tasmania – 14 – 16 October 2016 – The Unconformity […]
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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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Legislative Council Wednesday 22 June 2016 RUTH FORREST MLC to VANESSA GOODWIN: LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS During budget Estimates hearings we were assured the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund – the TRMF – is fully cash-backed and thus will have cash backing of $230.8 million in 2017 with the majority of claims against the fund being […]
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[12.33 p.m.] Mrs ARMITAGE (Launceston) (by leave) – Mr President, in accordance with the provisions of standing order 32(3) I move – That the Council does now adjourn for the purpose of discussing a matter of public importance, namely: The current crisis in the Launceston General Hospital emergency department and the public concerns surrounding […]
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Adam LangenbergThe 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. […]
