Legislation
Analysis and commentary on bills and legislative changes considered in Parliament.
Family Violence Amendment Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, the issue of family violence is clearly at the forefront of public discourse in Australia at the moment. That does not mean family violence…
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Justice and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this is an example of a bill we receive about once a year. Tidying up a few matters and getting rid of some out-of-date…
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Health Amendment (Fees Validation) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison ) – Mr President, when I first read this bill, the second reading speech, and the letter from the acting secretary Mr Pervan regarding this bill, I…
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Crown Lands Amendment Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the principle of the bill. I have similar questions to that of the member for Hobart. Anything that gives ministerial power to…
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Victims of Crime Assistance Amendment (Funeral Expenses) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the bill. It is appropriate that such a change is made. I have dealt with a couple of families in the north-west…
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Electoral Amendment (Legislative Council Ballot Papers) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Acting President, I support this bill in principle. Although it levels the playing field a bit, there are some areas that do need a bit…
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Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, even if I did propose an amendment, I think it would not be supported except perhaps by a couple of members. I am concerned…
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Kennerley Trust Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I acknowledge the work done by the Kennerley Trust and the service it provides, but I am concerned we are proceeding with legislation that…
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State Grants Commission Amendment Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I do not have any particular issues with this because it is not earth‑shattering, by any stretch. It may be for some, I guess,…
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Public Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is important to speak to this bill. It is substantial legislation. It does not change many things. It tidies up some things that…
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Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015
[3.15 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Deputy President, I only intend to make a very short contribution to this bill because much has already been said and many issues…
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First home owner grant amendment bill 2015
[5.54 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I feel like deja vu. We debate this every year as well. I am not going to go over all the points…
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