Political parties continue their misinformation campaigns rather than honestly discussing our financial problems, writes Ruth Forrest The gravity of the state’s perilous fiscal position, as forensically detailed by Saul Eslake in his recent report, was rather predictably matched by the dismissiveness by major parties of the recommendation to raise more revenue from our own sources. […]
Denial of budget reality is no longer an option for Tasmania. The government last week released the Preliminary Outcome Report for the 2023-24 year, revealing the latest on the state’s finances. On Monday of this week, leading economist Saul Eslake released his long anticipated review into the same subject. First the good news on the […]
I post this to continue the conversation in a respectful manner and urge readers to take a forward looking approach to this very important issue. I do have real concern about condoning any physical violence (including smacking) of children. We are so much better informed about child development and their capacity to communicate which […]
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The day of reckoning is looming. The report by respected economist Saul Eslake into the state of the state’s finances, a condition of Jacqui Lambie Network (JLN) agreement with the minority Liberal government following the March election, will be made public before the 2024/25 state budget on September 12. Ever since the 2008 Global Financial […]
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You can listen to my latest interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings with Leon Compton […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 15 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT As there is currently no required training or limit for towing with a full car licence in Australia, this means a driver can have no experience with an articulated vehicle and trailer combination, up to the […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 14 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to ambulance services on King Island and the Government’s commitment to employing paramedics and providing a suitable facility for the current volunteers and paramedics:1. What is the actual and specific timetable for:a. Identification […]
You can listen to my interview with ABC Drive, where I discuss the latest from the PAC inquiry into the TT-Line Spirits project, here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Drive […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 8 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I welcome the opportunity to speak on this bill. Sometimes some of the smaller bills are always important, but some of these make such a difference in the lives of so many people. But Mr President, I want to address in mind a number of […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 8 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY and RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN You informed the House on Tuesday that the Marinus Link final investment decision (FID) is now to be taken in May 2025. I understand that the Australian Energy Regulator Resolution on the cost recovery split, the pricing impact […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Thank you, Mr President, I will not make a long contribution on this bill, because a lot has been said in relation to previous attempts by the government to bring in mandatory minimum sentencing. At the risk of going over that again, I know we […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 August 2024 Ms FORREST – question to MINISTER for PARKS and ENVIRONMMENT, Mr DUIGAN – In your media release of 6 May 2024 titled Changes to the Tasmanian State Coastal Policy, you stated the government is looking to amend the Tasmanian State Coastal Policy to ensure that we – I think […]
