Motion
Notices of motion and debates led or supported by Ruth on key topics in the Legislative Council.
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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MOTION – Consideration and Noting – Report on production of documents
Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Acting President, I move – That the Legislative Council Select Committee report on production of documents be considered and…
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CONDOLENCE MOTION – Anthony William Fletcher MLC
Legislative Council Thursday 17 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) (by leave) – Mr President, I move – That this Council expresses its profound regret at the death, on 27 August…
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Motion – Impact of Family Violence
Legislative Council Tuesday 25 August, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Legislative Council notes – (1) Family violence is evidenced by any of the…
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MOTION COVID-19 Pandemic – Economic Impact on Tasmania
Legislative Council Thursday 25 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Tasmania, the Legislative Council acknowledges: –…
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MOTION COVID-19 – Impact on Tasmania and the Lives of Tasmanians
Legislative Council Thursday 25 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Tasmania, the Legislative Council acknowledges…
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Inquiry into COVID-19 Outbreak in North-West Tasmania
Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Legislative Council supports the establishment of a comprehensive inquiry conducted by suitably qualified…
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Response to Motion – Establishment of Select Committee on Tasmania’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Measures
Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 My response to the following motion: Ms WEBB (Nelson) (by leave) – Mr President, I move – Noting the significant impact of the COVID…
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Pill Testing and Patron Safety at Music Festivals
Legislative Council Tuesday 19 November 2019 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – (1) That the Legislative Council notes: (a) the Report…
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