QON – Dolphin Tungsten Mine Government Equity Share

Legislative Council, Thursday 13 March 2025 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the government’s equity share in the Group 6 Metals Dolphin Tungsten Mine on King Island: (1) What does this equity share provide to the government; (2) How are Mineral Royalties calculated; […]

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Premier’s State of the State Address – Noting

Legislative Council, Wednesday 12 March 2025 Ms FORREST – Mr President, the reaction to the Premier’s state of the state was entirely predictable. Everyone zeroed in on the possible sale of government businesses. A detailed examination of what has caused the catastrophic decline in the state’s finances was conveniently sidestepped. Admitting there is a problem […]

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Special Interest Matters – Hellyer College Achievements

Legislative Council, Tuesday 12 March 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, on 30 January this year I had the pleasure of attending the Hellyer College Evening of Excellence Awards, where scholarships and awards are presented to students who excelled in their studies in 2024. The awards are to assist those hard working local students […]

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Special Interest Matters – Celebrating Student Achievements at Hellyer College

Legislative Council, Tuesday 11 March 2025 I attended the Hellyer College Evening of Excellence earlier this year, to join in celebrating the outstanding achievements of the students and staff at the College. You can listen to my Special Interest speech about these achievements here:        A transcript of the speech is available here: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest/1298-special-interest-matters-hellyer-college-achievement   […]

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Delusional and deceptive update on State’s financial position

Just when you think things can’t get worse, they do. Treasurer Barnett released the 2024-25 Revised Estimates Report setting out the State government current position. The release was accompanied by an assurance that “Tasmania’s net debt is manageable “. There is not a skerrick of evidence to suggest this is true. All three targets covering […]

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Disappointing – Second Cam River Bridge crossing study

The news that a feasibility study has found the prospect of a second crossing over the Cam River to not be practical is disappointing to say the least, and appears to have missed the point.You can read more of my comments regarding the study in The Advocate at the link below: https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8888543/leaders-hit-back-at-results-of-cam-river-bridge-crossing-study/?cs=87   […]

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