In this update I will revisit some important aspects of the Charter of Budget Responsibility Act 2007 https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/2025-06-14/act-2007-035 . It’s a pretty simple Act. Whilst it contains some fairly broad motherhood statements (what is sound fiscal management for instance) its intent is quite clear: to provide a framework to explain the fiscal challenges and proposed […]
There is a critical need for the general public to have a good understanding of where the State is at financially and what is required by both major parties during an election – even a very early one such as this. I intend to write some short, focussed pieces around these topics and update regularly […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 10 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, today we are asked to consider the 2025 supply bills – measures that, while interim by design, carry significant implications for the fiscal management and transparency of the government. We are informed these bills do not include new initiatives, capital projects or equity […]
My interview on ABC Drive Hobart on 10 June 2025 is available here” Ruth Forrest · Ruth Forrest on ABC Drive Hobart 10 June 2025 […]
You can listen to my interview on ABC Northern Drive on 10 June 2025 here: Ruth Forrest · Ruth Forrest on ABC Drive Nothern Tas 10 June 2025 […]
What we’ve witnessed in the Tasmanian Parliament this week is deeply disappointing — not only in tone and conduct, but in its complete failure to address the very real, urgent challenges our state faces. The no-confidence motion brought forward in Parliament has highlighted a government out of touch with the community and content to drive […]
With recent events and the budget delivered by the Liberal Government unlikely to be fully scrutinised there is a need to be aware of the reality of our fiscal position as a State. Regardless of the forward path we take, with whatever Leader the State has we all need to be informed and seek answers […]
The 2025-26 Tasmanian State Budget, which may never proceed following a successful no-confidence motion in the Premier is a stark reminder of the fiscal crisis we are facing. Despite years of warnings and clear evidence of the need for remedial action, the government has failed to address the growing financial challenges. This budget is not […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 4 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to speak briefly on adjournment, as I advised you. It is to do with a matter related to TasBuild. The reason I want to read this letter from constituents of mine into Hansard is because this is not the first time […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 4 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is a little bit disappointing that we are dealing with this today. It was something that we were not expecting to deal with, at least until tomorrow. I am aware of all the things that are happening in the other place. I […]
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You can listen to my latest interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I was hoping I would never have to speak about a budget that is so bad. I have been struggling to find the words to describe my despair. Anyone who has bothered to read the recent fiscal sustainability reports will not be surprised, […]
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