My latest Newsletter is now available. Much has changed since my last update, but I have continued to serve the people of Murschison both virtually, and now in person as my office is now open to the public again. Please feel free to share this link with your contacts who might be interested, or come into the office […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise to raise the important health matter and to raise awareness of a condition that has been a silent killer, one which can be easily managed or serious complications avoided if people are aware they have the condition. This condition is haemochromatosis. […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – I believe this question will probably have answers that will be sent back. We will put this one on the record as well, in case late entries arrived for correction. This is a follow-up […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – There may not be answers to these questions, but I want to put them on the record. The Economic and Fiscal Update Report dated May 2020, page 19 in particular, estimates the decrease in […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – The additional funding for mental health services from both State and Federal Government is welcome in light of the additional impacts on COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of many Tasmanians. 1 What […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – Reserve Bank Governor Lowe’s announced on 19 March 2020 that the Reserve Bank is prepared to purchase Australian Government Securities – AGS – and securities issued by the state and territories central borrowing authorities, […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to acute inpatient mental health care in the North West region, I note the bed capacity at Spencer Clinic has been reduced to promote and support social distancing and COVID-19 safe care.1 […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to specialist outpatient, medical services and clinics – (1) What is the time frame for reopening outpatient specialist clinics for – (a) each speciality […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to the resumption of elective surgery in Tasmania, noting that many hospitals on the mainland are requiring all elective surgery patients to have a COVID-19 test and self-isolate from the time of […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – I appreciate the answer to the previous question on gender equality training. It seems like there is an awful lot of programs that women can attend. I am interested also – and I can […]
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For every dollar received this year, Tasmania will spend $1.29. Spending on health will help, says Ruth Forrest NEVER waste a crisis. It’s a hackneyed phrase for sure, but it accurately sums up the sentiment of people I talk to. We need to take advantage of new opportunities as we rebuild and not squander any […]
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It was pleasing to hear the Prime Minister announce a continuation of the National Cabinet following its success as a decision-making forum during the pandemic. A continuation of cooperative federalism will be needed to ensure recovery of state government finances and is crucial to service delivery at the coalface. The plight of state governments has […]
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