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Short Inquiry Process into the Operations of Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Report of the Government Administration Committee A “Short Inquiry Process into the Operations of Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd”: Consideration and noting The broadcast of my speech on this report can be viewed on the Parliament of Tasmania Website under Legislative Council – Chamber Proceedings, or by clicking on […]

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Response to Motion – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 MOTION – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report – Consideration and Noting Mr GAFFNEY (Mersey) – Mr President, I move – That the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report on the progress of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 be […]

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QON – Tasmanian State Emergency Services (SES) funding and resources

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to Tasmanian State Emergency Services (SES) funding and resources: 1. What is SES’s total budget (a) Please break down the components of the total funding for operating expenses, including: […]

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Does the state’s ‘good bloke’ Jeremy Rockliff have what it takes to repair failing governance standards

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Failures of governance are almost always intertwined with poor culture and both tend to have deep roots. Tasmania’s Premier Jeremy Rockliff is, and has been often referred to as, ‘a good bloke’ and at a personal level he is. However, this state needs more than a ‘good bloke’ leading our state and governing for all […]

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2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools – Daniel Edwards

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am delighted to speak today about a high-achieving teacher for my electorate who embodies dedication, innovation, and the true spirit of teaching: Daniel Edwards, the 2024 recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. Daniel received […]

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MOTION – Teen Domestic Violence – Noting Research Brief by Dr Carmel Hobbs

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I move – That the Legislative Council: (1) Notes the Research brief by Dr Carmel Hobbs, published in November 2022 titled Young, in love and in danger – Teen domestic violence and abuse in Tasmania; (2) Notes the seven recommendations in the research brief; and […]

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Special Interest Matters – Daniel Edwards

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Daniel Edwards, from Montello Primary School was recently awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. Daniel received this award for his transformative approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — commonly known as STEM – and the way in which he […]

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