Electorate Updates
News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
FORREST CALLS FOR LAW CHANGES TO PROTECT FOSTER PARENTS
Media Release: 28 April 2017 Murchison Legislative Councilor Ruth Forrest says the Government needs to act to fix laws so that foster parents don’t miss out on compensation if they…
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Aged care workers at Wynyard Care Centre protest at ‘contemptuous’ employer
Carers at the Wynyard Care Centre went on strike for 30 minutes on Friday in industrial action against what the union called a ‘disrespectful’ employer. About 45 workers and supporters…
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Forestry decision time
The message to me has been clear and unequivocal. Major employers in the sawmilling industry in my electorate of Murchison fear job losses if the Government’s plan to unlock currently…
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North-West can benefit from rise of the robots: Ruth Forrest
The Advocate – 11 Apr 2017 The rise of the robots will bring many opportunities for the North-West, Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest believes. Improvements in technology can benefit traditional North-West…
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King Island Shipping solution is not a solution
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has repeated recent calls she made in Parliament for the Government to take a long term view to find a workable solution for King Island shipping services…
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Health Matters
Failings in our health service delivery have again been highlighted in mainstream and social media. Communities rightly feel let down by State and Federal levels of Government when timely access…
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Bass Highway Upgrade Sorely Needed
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has raised concern that sections of the Bass Highway in Circular Head require priority upgrades to assist primary producers, forestry contractors and local manufacturers who transport…
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Accommodation options for younger Tasmanian adults with Huntington’s
Notice of Motion – 15 November 2016 – Legislative Council of Tasmania [...]Read More... from Accommodation options for younger Tasmanian adults with Huntington’s
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ministerial Code of Conduct investigation sought
Media Release : Thursday 6 October, 2016 I have taken legal advice in relation to an incident at an evening social event at Parliament House on 20th September 2016. …
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