Media

Media appearances and press coverage featuring Ruth Forrest.

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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Inquiry to be held over stadium plan
Inquiry to be held over stadium plan

A committee dominated by non-government MPs will hold an inquiry into plans for an AFL stadium at Macquarie Point. The inquiry was announced late Tuesday. “The Parliamentary Standing Committee of…

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ABC Breakfast with Belinda King – King Island Shipping independent enquiry
ABC Breakfast with Belinda King – King Island Shipping independent enquiry

An independent enquiry into shipping services on King Island has been announced. You can listen to thoughts on this enquiry in my interview with Belinda King here:   Ruth Forrest…

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ABC Mornings with Mel Bush
ABC Mornings with Mel Bush

This week is the last Parliamentary sitting week for the year. You can listen to my interview with Mel Bush, where I discuss two pieces of legislation before the upper…

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Bulk-billing on ‘life support’ in rural and regional Tasmania: AMA Tasmania president John Saul
Bulk-billing on ‘life support’ in rural and regional Tasmania: AMA Tasmania president John Saul

Bulk-billing is “on life support” in rural and regional Tasmania due to an “atrocious” lack of federal funding for general practice, the state’s peak doctors’ body says. It comes after…

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Special Interest Matters – Stepping Up program
Special Interest Matters – Stepping Up program

You can listen to my Special Interest speech on the CWP’s Stepping Up event here: A transcript of this speech is available at the link below https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest   [...]Read More...…

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