Motion
Notices of motion and debates led or supported by Ruth on key topics in the Legislative Council.
Response to motion – Role of Men’s Sheds in Tasmania
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I thank the member for Prosser for bringing this motion to the Chamber. The benefit that men’s sheds bring to…
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Response to Motion – Importance of Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I reiterate comments made by others with regard to the value of neighbourhood houses and community houses, whatever they are…
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MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE Cam River Bridge – Impact of Damage
Legislative Council, Tuesday 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Council be now adjourned for the purpose of discussing a matter of public…
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MOTION – Consideration of Resolution from House of Assembly – Motion for Respect: Report into Workplace Culture in the Tasmanian Ministerial and Parliamentary Services
Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 September 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the motion as noted and moved by the Leader. I wish to speak in broad terms…
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MOTION – Public Accounts Committees – 160 Years in Tasmania
Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 September 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Council – (1) notes the 160-year history of Public Accounts Committees in Tasmania;…
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Motion for Respect: Report into Workplace Culture in the Tasmanian Ministerial and Parliamentary Services
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the motion as noted and moved by the Leader. I wish to speak in broad terms to the report itself, acknowledging that…
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Motion – Establishment of a Joint Sessional Gender and Equality Committee
You can listen to my speech explaining the establishment of a Joint Sessional Gender and Equality Committee here: A transcript of the speech is also available by clicking on the…
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MOTION – Joint Sessional Gender and Equality Committee
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That a Joint Sessional Gender and Equality Committee be appointed with power to send for persons and papers, with leave to…
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MOTION – Note – Premier’s Address
Legislative Council, Thursday 5 May 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, unfortunately I have been unable to deliver my response to the Premier’s state of the state Address until…
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CONDOLENCE MOTION – Hillcrest Primary School
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I acknowledge the very sincere contributions made before me. In speaking to this motion, I express my deep sadness and offer my heartfelt condolences…
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Achievements of Wynyard Yacht Club Members
Legislative Council Tuesday 26 October, 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I move that the Legislative Council notes – (1) The achievement of Wynyard Yacht Club members Chris Symonds and his…
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Condolence Motion – His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Madam DEPUTY PRESIDENT – His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was born on 10 June 1921 on the Greek Island of Corfu. He passed away on 9…
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