Media

Media appearances and press coverage featuring Ruth Forrest.

ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Murchison Election
ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Murchison Election

Legislative Council elections will be held in the divisions of Murchison, Launceston and Rumney on Saturday 6 May. You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest…

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TASMANIA TALKS WITH RICHARD PERNO – 27 APRIL 2023
TASMANIA TALKS WITH RICHARD PERNO – 27 APRIL 2023

The Parliamentary Inquiry into the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point continues. You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno here: Ruth Forrest · Tas Talks 27042023   [...]Read…

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Candidate Statement
Candidate Statement

Elections for the Legislative Council divisions of Murchison, Launceston and Rumney will be held on Saturday 6 May. You can view my candidate statement here: I have published a short…

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Special Interest Matters – Blood Bikes Australia
Special Interest Matters – Blood Bikes Australia

You can listen to my Special Interest speech on Blood Bikes Australia here: A transcript of this speech is available at the link below: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest     [...]Read More... from…

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TASMANIA TALKS WITH RICHARD PERNO – 24 March 2023
TASMANIA TALKS WITH RICHARD PERNO – 24 March 2023

The inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Proposed Hobart Stadium Feasibility Planning Process commences today  You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno here: Ruth Forrest · TASMANIA TALKS 24032023…

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Wynyard councillor Andrea Courtney’s call for whistleblower protection
Wynyard councillor Andrea Courtney’s call for whistleblower protection

 You can read my comments in The Advocate newspaper on Saturday 25 February 2023 regarding experiences high-profile whistleblowers and the real risks they take when they choose to report. “A person often pays…

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Inquiry swamped over new stadium
Inquiry swamped over new stadium

A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into the Tasmanian government’s proposal to build a multipurpose stadium at Macquarie Point has attracted a near-record number of submissions, with public hearings set to begin next…

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Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno – 23 February 2023
Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno – 23 February 2023

Over 900 submissions have been received for the Legislative Council inquiry into the proposed stadium at Macquarie Point.   Ruth Forrest · Tasmania Talks 23 – 02 – 2023 [...]Read…

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Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno -14 February 2023
Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno -14 February 2023

Submissions have now closed for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the State Liberal Government’s proposed stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno to…

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Mum in labour told she can’t give birth in Burnie: MLC
Mum in labour told she can’t give birth in Burnie: MLC

You can read my comments published in The Advocate newspaper on Saturday 11 February 2023 relating to a first-time expectant mother already in labour who was allegedly unable to give birth…

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ABC Mornings – Maternity services NW Coast
ABC Mornings – Maternity services NW Coast

The Australian Medical Association have expressed concerns about maternity services on the North West Coast.  You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton here:   Ruth Forrest · ABC…

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ABC Mornings /ABC Drive – Proposed stadium
ABC Mornings /ABC Drive – Proposed stadium

You can listen to two interviews on ABC radio in regard to the proposed AFL stadium here:   Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings     Ruth Forrest · ABC Hobart…

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