Electorate Updates
News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
It will make cents to have an informed discussion about inflation
Inflation 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…
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Circular Head Update
I 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…
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Waratah-Wynyard Municipal Update
I 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…
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2020 Christmas Message
I 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…
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Travelling to Tasmania
Border 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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More answers to questions relating to COVID-19 in Tasmania
Legislative Council Thursday 7 May, 2020 I asked a number of questions in Parliament on Thursday, 7 May in relation to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular.…
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Holiday in Tassie this Winter
Starting from June 15 (subject to Public Health advice) we have an opportunity as Tasmanians to holiday at home without the crowds from mainland Australia! Let’s explore our beautiful State…
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Travel within Tasmania
As COVID19 restrictions begin to ease, what does this mean when it comes to the way we move around within Tasmania and how we interact with others? Here is some useful…
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Weddings and Funerals – What does the easing of restrictions mean?
Some of the common areas where people ordinarily come together for celebration, support or comfort, have been severely impacted in recent times. Here is some information on what the easing…
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Restaurants and cafés – Information for businesses and patrons
As part of the Tasmanian Government’s staged approach to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Stage 1 which commences on 18 May 2020 allows restaurants and cafes to re-open for ‘dine…
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Sport and Recreation activities
The Tasmanian Government is implementing a staged approach in the lifting of restrictions so that we can continue to reduce the risk of CIVIC-19 to the community. Stage 1 commences…
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NDIS Services during COVID-19
The following answers to questions asked in Parliament on Thursday 7 May, 2020 have been recieved from the Minister for Disability Services and Community Development. The questionos are in relation…
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