WHAT is the role of a member of parliament as opposed to a politician? For some, parliamentarians are mere delegates, proxies who carry out the wishes of those in the electorate with the loudest voices, or in some case, the most money. For me a representative’s role couldn’t be better described than by unashamedly plagiarising […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 30 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the Future of Local Government Review that is being undertaken by the Local Government Board and commenced in January 2022, I note concerns have been raised with me that, although the […]
Legilsative Council, Thursday 30 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the welcome announcement of expansion of PTAS assistance for residents on the Bass Strait Islands: 1 For Island residents who need to stay “off island” for an extended period who will […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, before I make my contribution I had prepared ahead of the debate to some degree, I thank and acknowledge those who briefed us today. They provided a very thorough and very helpful briefing, going through the various provisions and how they are applied […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST – the Government is requesting at least $340.5 million more than was budgeted last year to meet a range of cost pressures, the majority of which are operating. There is only one item that is capital – $7.9 million. A supplementary appropriation bill is not an appropriate – […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I personally have no strong position on the matter of prayers being read in parliament at the start of each sitting day. A couple of reasons; one, I believe there is a significant difference between saying prayer and reading prayers. Also, I do acknowledge we […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the North West Transmission Line (NWT), Marinus Link (ML) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) decision on related recoverable costs and as noted during Government Business Scrutiny in 2022 and stated by […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the plan to build a new North West Support School to meet demand and improve facilities: 1. Is the decision to build a new NW Support School at Penguin to meet the […]
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – When I first received a communication from an organisation called Bloodbikes Australia, I wondered what they were and what they did. The Australian Bloodbikes service is a volunteer group of motorcyclists nationwide, with the express purpose of transporting blood and medical supplies to and from areas where they are required, free […]
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You can listen to my Special Interest speech on Blood Bikes Australia here: A transcript of this speech is available at the link below: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I acknowledge the responses I received from the Deputy Leader and I will forward that information to the people directly impacted by that. I do appreciate such a prompt turnaround. It is appreciated by myself and by the constituents I am sure. I wish to […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023, specifically the proposed mandatory pre commitment card: 1. Has design of these cards been finalised;a. […]
