Legislative Council, Thursday 27 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to freight cost for freight trans-shipping through Devonport from Melbourne to King Island: (1) Were trans-shipping wharfage costs imposed on shippers prior to withdrawal of the Bass Island Line from Victoria to Devonport? […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 27 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to shipping services to and from King Island, noting that the review conducted in 2018-19 saw the continuation of the Bass Island Line and subsequent removal of the direct to Victoria service: […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 27 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the area on the Murchison Highway impacted by a landslip on the northern approach to the Yolande River crossing some time ago, works have been undertaken to construct a retaining fence to […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 26 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Following the response to my question related to futureproofing of Grassy Harbour on King Island to ensure reliable, sustainable and cost-effective shipping service is assured through the construction of a new – and I emphasise […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 26 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the recent damage to the Cam River Bridge, and the reduction of the capacity to a single lane due to damage sustained during recent flooding: (1) Is financial assistance available from flood […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs Hiscutt Mr President, with regard to after hours access to care at the Rosebery Community Health Centre: (1) What after hours services are provided from the health centre? (2) Is there a triage nurse available and […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs Hiscutt My final question to the Leader with regard to shipping services to and from King Island. (1) I understand the new Devonport Port facility for Bass Island Line (BIL) includes a loading ramp and has a […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to facilitating direct community engagement between the Government and residents and businesses on King Island, when will the next community Cabinet meeting be held on King Island? ANSWER The sitting schedule for next […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs Hiscutt With regard to the proposed upgrade to the Murchison Highway between Rosebery and Zeehan, what is the proposed timetable for this project, including: (1) the state of the current works program; […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to health and ambulance services on King Island: (1) Does the model used by UK company, Operational Research and Health, to inform Ambulance Tasmania’s decision-making regarding the level of ambulance services from volunteer-only […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the decision of Bass Island Line (BIL) to commence a refrigerated container service between King Island and mainland Tasmania: (1) Which businesses on King Island were contacted and/or consulted directly regarding this […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the recent damage to the Cam River Bridge and works related to the construction of a new bridge: (1) Will the Government undertake a full assessment of the factors contributing to the […]
