Accommodation options for younger Tasmanian adults with Huntington’s
Notice of Motion – 15 November 2016 – Legislative Council of Tasmania […]
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Author: Ruth Forrest
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Ruth Forrest and Rene Hidding resolve dispute through meeting
BLAIR RICHARDS, Hobart Mercury – November 14, 2016 RENE Hidding and Ruth Forrest say they have put their differences aside after a “full and frank discussion”. Mr Hidding, Tasmania’s Police Minister, and Ms Forrest, a respected independent MLC, had been on a legal collision course sparked by a bullying allegation. Ms Forrest accused Mr Hidding […]
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Support implementation of the community interest test – GAMING CONTROL
Legislative Council Thursday 10 November 2016 GAMING CONTROL AMENDMENT (COMMUNITY INTEREST) BILL 2016 (No. 65) [12.40 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a brief contribution and I will speak further in the Committee stage. To give members the heads up, the amendment has to be redrafted slightly to properly reflect […]
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Circular Head Road Categorisation question
Legislative Council Tuesday 8 November 2016 Road Categorisation Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN The State Roads Audit 2016, available on the Department of State Growth website, indicates the road between Smithton and Marrawah to be a category 5 road. […]
Anti-Discrimination Bill could go to committee in Upper House
The Advocate – Michelle Wisbey – 7 Nov 2016 Anti-Discrimination Bill could go to committee in Upper House. Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest is set to seek support from the Legislative Council to refer the Anti-Discrimination Bill to a committee when it is discussed in the Upper House on Tuesday. […]
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Consultation on the draft Anti-Discrimination 2016 bill
MOTION Establishment of Select Committee – Inquire and Report – Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 54) [11.37 a.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That a select committee be appointed, with the power to send for persons and papers, with leave to sit during any adjournment of the Council, […]
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Tasmania’s Constitution Act to recognise Aboriginal people as Tasmania’s First People
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 October 2016 CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLE) BILL 2016 (No. 53) Second Reading Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr Deputy President, my contribution will no doubt reiterate what some of the honourable members have said. First, I would like to commend the Government and the Premier in his role […]
Ensure that the voices of young people are heard
Legislative Council Tuesday 25 October 2016 MOTION Consideration and Noting – Report of the Commissioner for Children and Young People [3.31 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the report of the Commissioner for Children and Young People titled ‘Children and Young People’s Unique Experiences of Family Violence’ be considered […]
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There is nothing more important than education
Legislative Council Tuesday 18 October 2016 EDUCATION BILL 2016 (No. 55) Second Reading [5.28 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, the education of our children is the most important thing we can, and must, do for the future of our society, our families and our state. In my mind, there is nothing more […]
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Aboriginal Names for Legislative Council Electorates – Support
Legislative Council – Tuesday 25 October 2016 MOTION Aboriginal Names for Legislative Council Electorates – Support Mr MULDER (Rumney – Motion) – Mr President, I move – (1) That where appropriate the Legislative Council supports the use of Aboriginal names for Legislative Council electorates; and (2) That the Tasmanian Electoral Commission […]
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Riana commemoration recognises important part of history
1 Nov 2016,The Advocate by Patrick Fahey A commemoration ceremony honouring providers of land for the construction of the Riana Area School and recreational surrounds took place at the Riana Community Centre on Saturday, October 22. The provision of the land was made by Harry Emmerton, Horace Brown, Perc Corbett and the Riana Recreation […]
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Politicians take bumpy bus ride
Politicians take bus from Smithton to Marrawah to experience uneven surface of Bass Highway Kathryn Bermingham – The Advocate – 31 Oct 2016 A school bus operator is calling for urgent repairs to the Bass Highway west of Smithon, amid concerns for the safety of student passengers. On Monday, operator Wells Wagons invited politicians […]