Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I tend to focus my contribution strongly on the content of the bill as we have many other opportunities to speak about the related matters. I will do an abridged version of some matters the member for Nelson covered as to why we […]
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The proposed Marinus Link is not the only path to our electricity salvation. Just who is controlling the energy narrative? Just who is running the place these days? Many would expect the government and Minister for Energy Guy Barnett to control the narrative, however, it’s become part of Tasmanian folklore that Hydro always pulls the […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I intend to speak briefly to this report. I also note that I have a significant hearing impairment at the moment. If members have questions or make comments, I will more than likely not be able to hear you. If there is anything urgent you […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 August 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to individuals experiencing harassment and threats or perceptions of threats of violence or incitement to violence through the use of social media or other online technology; 1. What avenues are available to an individual […]
Guy Barnett will need to explain how the interconnector will help deliver services for the state, writes Ruth Forrest The proposed $4bn Marinus interconnector will foreshadow a second wave of hydro industrialisation, will lower power prices, and fill the government’s coffers to the brim so we can house everyone in need, provide timely health care […]
Regardless of what may think about the Macquarie Point stadium and a state sponsored AFL side the process involved has been woeful. A big project will bring big benefits. Anyone questioning that holy mantra is condemning the State to an impoverished future. That’s what I hear all the time. The lack of respect for alternative […]
The Advocate, Tuesday 4 July 2023. Murchison MLC independent Ruth Forrest said she was concerned that government information could benefit Font PR’s other clients.“I think it’s very hard to have a solid wall between the two parts of her role … there really should be an actual and visible separation between lobbyists and companies that […]
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4 July, 2023 The following response has been provided out of session and will be tabled when Parliament resumes. In response to a question I asked in March this year regarding the construct an all-weather safe harbour on King Island which I continue to maintain it does not currently have, the Leader informed me TasPorts […]
You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno from LAFM here: Ruth Forrest · Mornings with Richard Perno 04082023 […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 29 June 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT My question is a follow-up question relating to the contract signed by the Premier and the AFL. (1) Noting the contract specifies a fixed translucent roof: (a) During the design phase of the stadium, could the […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 29 June 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Child and Family Learning Centre in Queenstown; 1. What age children are able to access the programs and activities at the Centre? 2. For programs and activities for school aged children, if […]
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Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I rise to raise a concern related to a highly gendered matter related to reproductive care that is resulting in a huge inequality. I am referring to the appalling gender disparity in contraceptive procedures, specifically focusing on the intrauterine device (IUD) and vasectomy. I wish to draw members’ attention to the […]
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