Opinion
Ruth’s opinion pieces and editorials on political, economic, and social issues facing Tasmania.
Family violence response a justified move
THE scourge of family violence and violence against women is at the forefront of news coverage. The horrific statistics and lived reality for many women and their families in our…
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From the election dust emerges an alarming view of the true state of Tasmania’s financial standing
Instead of appeasing its new partners, the government would be better served by a budget office, Let’s hope Premier Jeremy Rockliff has more success in achieving a workable parliament than…
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There is no magic money tree and Liberals and Labor refuse to come clean with voters
The state is facing a huge fiscal problem and it seems that neither of the major parties is prepared to address it, writes Ruth Forrest One of the classic strategies…
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Election Energy Policy Confusion
If you’re having trouble understanding the electricity policies of parties as they vie for your vote, you’re not alone. Being Chair of three inquiries looking at various aspect of the…
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Voters need policy not slogans
On the day the House of Assembly was dissolved to precipitate the March 23rd election, over a year ahead of the next election date committed to by the Premier, the…
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Report card reveals pollies ‘must do better’
The assessment of state government debt makes for some uncomfortable reading, writes Ruth Forrest School is out and the ‘kids’ our House of Assembly representatives – have been sent home…
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The elephant in the room
Where there’s smoke there’s fire. All it will take is another wind shift and an early State election will be upon us. Retired warriors have been recruited to rejoin the…
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The Value of Education
The start of a new school year is eagerly anticipated by many, but not all. Children learn in different ways therefore our educational systems must be adaptable and flexible. Access…
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Tasmanians need facts, not distractions
ALL state governments are facing sustainability problems. Tasmania is no exception. The instability of the government increases the unwillingness to face reality. Rather than have honest discussions about our plight…
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There are plenty more questions that need answers before true worth of Marinus can be determined
Tasmanians have a right to know all the facts on energy project, writes Ruth Forrest. As usual, when it comes to the Marinus Link project there are more questions than answers.…
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Why do we need Marinus?
Constantly changing the story about why we need Marinus does little to make it sound convincing or credible. In 2016 a single cable was proposed as a back-up after Basslink…
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Who is calling the shots on our energy future?
The proposed Marinus Link is not the only path to our electricity salvation. Just who is controlling the energy narrative? Just who is running the place these days? Many would…
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