Mental health worries

Bailey, Sue TASMANIAN MLC Ruth Forrest says it is a “disgrace” that teenagers with serious mental illnesses do not have appropriate treatment facilities in the state. Ms Forrest said she was aware of a young person who had been sent to Melbourne for treatment that could not be provided in Tasmania after “languishing” in a […]

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Ridgley Highway ongoing maintenance

Legislative Council Thursday 11 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT In regard to the section of the Ridgley Highway between Ridgley and Waratah intersection: 1. Are repairs and maintenance of sections of the highway that were conducted last year, failing and requiring further repair […]

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Medical Specialist Retention

Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to resignations, terminations or end-of-contract circumstances impacting on turnover of medical staff for the North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital, Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital –  (1) How many specialist […]

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Aerial Spraying – Forestry Areas

Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the aerial spraying of herbicides on forestry plantations –  (1) What measures are taken to prevent drift onto neighbouring properties, particularly their roofs, where water is captured as drinking water?  (2) How close […]

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Bass Strait Islands students Conveyance Allowance Air Travel

Legislative Council Wednesday 3 April, 2019 Ms FORREST QUESTION to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Conveyance Allowance Air Travel available to students living on a Bass Strait Island and attending an educationally appropriate school on mainland Tasmania or Australia – 1) What is the current policy; […]

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Volunteers working in Government organisations

Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST QUESTION to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the rights of volunteers working in government organisations including the Tasmanian Fire Service, Tasmanian Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmanian State Emergency Services – 1. What are the policies and procedures for investigating […]

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