Media
Media appearances and press coverage featuring Ruth Forrest.
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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June 2020 Newsletter
My latest Newsletter is now available. Much has changed since my last update, but I have continued to serve the people of Murschison both virtually, and now in person as my…
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Circular Head Businesses
Small to medium businesses drive the economy in the regions. I would like to recognise many of the long standing businesses of Circular Head who continue to serve their community.…
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Letter to Prime Minister Morrison
Like many Tasmanians I was disappointed to hear that Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected an independent tribunal’s findings recommending that a Victoria Cross be awarded to Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean. I…
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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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Tax reform conversation needed, says MLC Ruth Forrest
An upper house politician has called on her colleagues to have an honest conversation about the state of Tasmania’s tax system. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest on Saturday said she does…
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Call for Tasmania to reform tax system during coronavirus economic recovery
An independent upper house member believes now is the time to genuinely consider tax reform and design changes to the state’s tax system. Responding to Treasury’s May budget update on…
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Adjournment Speech Thursday 7 May 2020
The vilification of health professionals on social media has far reaching implications for those working in that field. Ruth Forrest MLC asks that all community leaders stand up for our…
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Adjournment speech Thursday 30 April, 2020
ADJOURNMENT⎯ A Motion was made (Mrs Hiscutt) and the Question was proposed, that the Council will at its rising adjourn until 10.00 o’clock am on Friday 8 May 2020.Ruth Forrest…
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COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No.2) 2020
Second Reading speech – COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 The transcript of this speech can be read here: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/legislation [...]Read More... from COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill…
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North-West Tasmanian politician Ruth Forrest slams Prime Minister’s ill-informed comments
Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest has spoken out strongly against internet trolls who she has blamed for vilifying health care workers on the North-West Coast. During a debate in the…
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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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