Electorate Updates
News and information from Ruth about local projects, events, and issues affecting the electorate.
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tasmanian health sector shake-up with focus on preventative care
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry has recommended an overhaul of Tasmania’s preventative healthcare systems with the state lagging far behind the national average in several areas. [...]Read More... from Tasmanian health sector…
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Costs of Criminal Convictions Bill 2015
Wednesday 11 November 2015. 4.39 p.m.(No. 46) Second Reading Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, the purpose of this bill is obvious from the opening line of the speech. The bill…
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