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Blame games have no place in helping deal with our state’s financial woes

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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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King Island Ambulance Services

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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 […]

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Marinus Link – Final Investment Decision

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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 […]

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SENTENCING AMENDMENT (PRESUMPTIVE SENTENCING for ASSAULTS on FRONTLINE WORKERS) BILL 2024

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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 […]

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State Coast Policy Review – Query on Details

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for PARKS and ENVIRONMENT, Mr DUIGAN I understand you are considering or currently working on further review of the State Coastal Policy. My questions with regard to that are: what areas of the policy are being reviewed? What is the timeline for the review? […]

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TAXATION LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS)BILL 2024

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I would not like to miss this opportunity, Mr President, to speak on this matter. We previously debated a taxation-related bill that was also brought in to effectively give effect to the government’s promises during the election campaign. Some of the comments I am going […]

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