Electorate Updates
News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
Your COVID-19 related Questions Answered – 11 May 2020
I have had a number of questions asked via a recent Facebook post and thought I would post below the answers I have to date. There are others you may…
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COVID19 Related Questions – Legislative Council Thursday 7 May, 2020
Yesterday in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. You can view the questions and the responses from the…
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Yesterday in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. You can view the questions and the responses from the…
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Tasmanian Social and Economic Support Measures Update
The Tasmanian Government’s social and economic support packages are unprecedented in the history our State. These Package comprises initiatives to support health, businesses and jobs, households and individuals, and the…
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Additional COVID-19 restrictions lifted on the North West Coast
As of Monday 4 May, additional COVID-19 restrictions were lifted on the North West CoastBut what does this actually mean? More information here [...]Read More... from Additional COVID-19 restrictions…
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NW Hospital Staff Quarantine
Last week in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. Here is an additional response which I received in…
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Covid19 Questions – Legislative Council Thursday 30 April,2020
Yesterday in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. You can view the questions and the responses from the…
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Important Update for West Coast Residents
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news and be of concern in our community. We all need to do our bit to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Whilst current cases…
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COVIDSafe App – Ruth’s Troubleshooting Tips
I have been hearing from a number of people that they are having difficulties downloading the app. I am in no way a tech expert! That level of skill is…
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Testing advice for Circular Head residents
We know today there are 3 positive cases of COVID-19 that have been detected in recent testing in our community. Whilst the cases are linked to the NWRH – they…
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Advice for Pregnant Women in NW Tasmania
The NWPH maternity services are still being deeply cleaned and restocked and staffed and therefore are NOT open yet. All women due to birth soon should be re-locating to Launceston…
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Trade
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Trade has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You can access the update…
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