Author: Ruth Forrest

Legislative Council, Thursday 10 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION(s): With regard the recently announced funding arrangements for the proposed Marinus Link: (1) What was the date of the Business Case that has guided this decision making? (2) Has the Business Case been updated […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1. If a person wins an amount of money on a gaming machine, are the winnings to be credited to the card; anda) If so, can the person then continue to play the gaming machines […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to ambulance services on King Island and the lack of dedicated ambulance facilities, to the point that volunteers are required to use a port-a-loo at the rear of the Police Station where they […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In follow-up to a question I asked in May this year regarding capital works projects at the West Coast District Hospital related to Stage 2 of Lyell Wing, the aged care facility and an Australian […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Community Support Levy (CSL), over the last two years: 1. How much revenue has been raised through the Community Support Levy; and a. Of the 25% for the benefit of sport […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the shipping service to and from King Island via Sea Road and Bass Island Line, over the last 5 years, reported by year: 1. How many twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU’s) have been […]

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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding the recently announced feasibility study for a second Cam River bridge: 1. Will the government commit to a full and open process that includes community consultation with the residents of Waratah/Wynyard, Circular Head and […]

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Legislative Council, Tuesday 8 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to renewable energy expansion in Tasmania and offshore: 1. Will the government commit to legislated renewable energy zones;If yes, a. when will this important legislation be progressed; andb. Who and/or which stakeholder groups […]

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