News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
I am currently chairing a Joint Parliamentary Committee into Tasmanian experiences of gender bias in health care. The Committee is still accepting submissions and I encourage members of the public…
Read moreYou can view my contribution to the debate noting the Budget Papers 2023-24 and Appropriation Bills (No. 1 and No. 2) 2023 by clicking on video on the link below: https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/lc/proceedings/2023/LCDaily30May2023.html My…
Read moreIt’s often said a week is a long time in politics. Last week certainly proved the point. With the state facing so many problems needing urgent attention the government chose…
Read moreI welcome the announcement of Mr Hutchison declaring his candidacy for the May 6 election for the electorate of Murchison. I wish him all the best and look forward to…
Read moreBelow is my submission to the Office of the Economic Regulator, relating to the current inquiry into Bass Island Line’s pricing policies: As the elected Member of the Legislative Council…
Read moreThe Government’s response to the petition regarding the Cam River Bridge flooding has been tabled. You can read the response here [...]Read More... from Government’s response to petition
Read moreThe state government’s recently released Revised Estimates Report was expected to reveal the estimated effects of the new mandatory pre-commitment card to cap player losses that occur when moderate risk…
Read moreInflation has become the new bogey man, paraded at every opportunity to scare the general public, writes Ruth Forrest. With confusing and conflicting messages in challenging times, does anyone else…
Read moreI caught up with the Circular Head Council General Manager this week on one of my regular visits to CIRCULAR HEAD to ask what the main matters occupying the time…
Read moreI appreciate my regular catch up with Shane Crawford, our Waratah/Wynyard General Manager (GM) to discuss matters raised with me by constituents and other areas of mutual interest and the…
Read moreI actually can’t believe we are so close to Christmas – it has been a year like no other. I would like to wish you all a very happy time…
Read moreBorder restrictions have changed for Tasmanians returning from Victoria due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria. I fully appreciate how difficult this news is for so many Tasmanian…
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