Legislative Council, Thursday 20 June 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT My question is with regard to the contract with economist Saul Eslake to provide a report on the state’s finances, further to an agreement between the Premier and the parliamentary members of the Jacqui Lambie […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 19 June 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to health services provided at the Rosebery Community Centre: (1) What services are currently provided at the centre? (2) What are the opening hours for each of the services? (3) Does MMG continue […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 20 June 2024 With regard to a statement by Macquarie Point Development Corporation (MPDC) confirming the appointment of Cox Architecture and stating that, Stadiums Tasmania would be the owner and operator of the stadium as detailed on the MPDC website: (1) What, if any, arrangements have been entered into with Plenary Partners […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 20 June 2024 With regard to the reported engagement of Cox Architecture as lead design consultant for the Macquarie Point stadium, noting the media have suggested the contracted amount for the contract with Cox Architecture is in the region of $38 million: (1) Is this a correct estimate of the value of […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 20 June 2024 With regard to the announced inquiry into the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium by economist Dr. Nicholas Gruen: (1) Has a contract been signed in respect of this agreement? (2) Who are parties to the agreement? (3) What Terms of Reference has Dr Gruen being provided to prepare his report? […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 18 June 2024 Mr President, I know we can be – and are – parochial about our electorates and the people we represent. I hope this presentation might be a little bit of a different tone. I will, therefore, be shamelessly parochial as I inform members of some of the recent achievements […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 18 June 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1. Could you explain when the decision was made to exclude urgent allied health care, including urgent dental care, for patients from King Island using the Patient Travel Assistance Scheme who have had a prior […]
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On Tuesday 18 June 2024, in Special Interest Matters I spoke about some of the high achieving individuals and businesses from the electorate of Murchison, who have recently been recognised at a National and even International level. You can listen to my speech here: A transcript of this speech can be read here” https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest/1202-special-interest-matters-high-achievers-in-murchison […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 18 June 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1. With regard to specialist palliative care services provided by the multi-disciplinary team in Burnie: a. What specific services are provided by the multi-disciplinary team; b. What hours are these services provided; c. How are these services […]
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Changing the GST rules to get Tasmania a ‘better deal’ might just be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs Undermining the GST system is not in Tasmania’s interest, writes Ruth Forrest. Most people have heard the fable written by Aesop about killing the goose that lays golden eggs. Perhaps not Treasurer Michael Ferguson? […]
1. With regard to the current passenger transport service that replaced the former Redline bus service from Burnie to Hobart, what provisions have been made to assist persons with a mobility or other relevant disability to manage the required transfer between three different services this service now requires, including: a. Assistance with changing buses; […]
A recent TasWater account sent to a constituent of mine had a “Return to Sender if undelivered” address on the envelope for an address in Victoria. I note the postal address for TasWater on the website in a Hobart address. 1. Why does TasWater use a service outside Tasmania to handle undelivered mail? […]
