Electorate Updates

News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.

Accommodation options for younger Tasmanian adults with Huntington’s
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
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
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 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
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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Tasmanian Premier gets advice ‘no breach of code of conduct’ in MLC ‘bullying’ case
Tasmanian Premier gets advice ‘no breach of code of conduct’ in MLC ‘bullying’ case

By Georgie Burgess and Rosemary Bolger ABC   27 Sept 2016 Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding will not face disciplinary action over an argument with an Upper House MP, after the Premier…

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Minister Rene Hidding apologises to MLC Ruth Forrest after accusations of bullying at public dinner
Minister Rene Hidding apologises to MLC Ruth Forrest after accusations of bullying at public dinner

BLAIR RICHARDS, State Political Reporter, Mercury September 23, 2016  http://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/minister-rene-hidding-apologises-to-mlc-ruth-forrest-after-accusations-of-bullying-at-public-dinner/news-story/f11488cb78244fbabf234249ecf97429 A LONG-serving Tasmanian Upper House MP will today seek legal advice after she says she was bullied by a State…

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Relief for flood victims now available
Relief for flood victims now available

Friday 10 June, 2016 Ruth is keen to share information that may assist constituents affected by the recent devastating floods.Please see today’s announcement for details: [...]Read More... from Relief for…

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Treasurer Peter Gutwein denies hidden job cuts in State Budget
Treasurer Peter Gutwein denies hidden job cuts in State Budget

The Hobart Mercury, Blair Richards – June 6, 2016 TASMANIA’S Treasurer says there are no job cuts hidden in the Budget, despite the Government falling short of its original target of…

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Challenges facing Dairy Industry
Challenges facing Dairy Industry

20 May, 2016: Letter to the Minister for Primary Industries and WaterMinister Jeremy Rockliff MP Dear Minister, I know that you are well aware of the challenges that dairy farmers are currently…

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2016 TIC Salary Determination
2016 TIC Salary Determination

MP’s salaries – a vexed issue. As the matter of the Tasmanian Industrial Commission’s (TIC) determination regarding MP’s salaries has been a matter of public interest for some time, I…

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Colourathon launch speech
Colourathon launch speech

Friday 20 May, 2016 – 10.30am I am excited to be launching this amazing event. By way of background – The Colourathon is part of the bigger Project O being…

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