Media
Media appearances and press coverage featuring Ruth Forrest.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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Special Interest Matters – Cam River Bridge Update
You can listen to my Special Interest speech here, where I share some lived experiences provided by community members impacted by the recent traffic limitations on the Cam River bridge due…
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Cam River Bridge reopens after Tasmania floods, but repairs across state set to take weeks
Independent Upper House MP Ruth Forrest is urging for a second bridge to built. “The community can now unite and focus on the important discussion. After almost two weeks of…
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TASMANIA TALKS WITH MIKE O’LOUGHLIN – 31 October, 2022
You can listen to my latest interview on Tasmania Talks here: Ruth Forrest · Tasmania Talks 31 October 2022 [...]Read More... from TASMANIA TALKS WITH MIKE O’LOUGHLIN – 31…
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MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE Cam River Bridge – Impact of Damage
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 The Council adjourned for the purpose of discussing a matter of public importance, namely the circumstances surrounding the recent damage to the Cam River…
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