Audio
Interviews, radio appearances, and other audio media featuring Ruth’s views and commentary.
ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Independents in the Upper House
Is the Legislative Council losing its ability to properly review legislation, with the growing number of party members in the Upper House? [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings with Leon Compton…
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ABC Mornings – Quarantine arrangements must be properly managed
Quarantine must be really carefully controlled and properly managed to ensure the safety of Tasmanains. [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings – Quarantine arrangements must be properly managed
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ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
Topics discussed this morning include the refusal of the Premier to talk with the Leader of the Opposition, the gendered approach to economic recovery taken by Government and the upcoming…
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ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Friday Forum
Ruth Forrest MLC and Lawyer Greg Barnes discuss border restrictions, the winding back of govenment support and the likelihood of a post-Covid baby boom or divorce boom with Leon Compton on ABC Mornings…
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North-West Regional Hospital (NWRH) staff concerns
Some staff of the North-West Regional Hospital (NWRH) remain concerned about the handling of the recent COVID-19 outbreak which saw the hospital close for deep cleaning, and are calling for…
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ABC Breakfast with Belinda King – Recall of Parliament
The Tasmanian Parliament has been recalled. A second Covid19 Bill will be presented today [...]Read More... from ABC Breakfast with Belinda King – Recall of Parliament
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ABC Drive with Lucy Breaden
Ruth Forrest MLC comments on the news that Tasmania Police found no evidence of an ‘illegal’ dinner party on the North West Coast [...]Read More... from ABC Drive with Lucy…
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ABC Breakfast with Belinda King
Premeir Peter Gutwein acknowledges the support and hard work of Ruth Forrest MLC in the wake of the Covid outbreak in the North-West [...]Read More... from ABC Breakfast with Belinda…
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ABC Mornings – NWRH staff impacted
Impact of comments made by Australia’s Chief Medical Officer on staff of the North West Regional Hospital [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings – NWRH staff impacted
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What went wrong in Tasmania
A month ago, Tasmania looked like the gold standard for tackling COVID-19. They’d closed the border early, and the state had no cases of community transmission. Since then, something’s gone…
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ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
Issues discussed with Leon this morning include medicinal cannabis, political donations and forestry. [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
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ABC Mornings – Mandatory Sentencing Laws
Mandatory Sentencing Laws have been sent to the Upper House for Review [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings – Mandatory Sentencing Laws
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