Parliament

General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.

Adjournment Speech – Circular Head Ambulances and Paramedics
Adjournment Speech – Circular Head Ambulances and Paramedics

Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will speak briefly so we can try to get home nearly on time. I rise again on…

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AFL team and stadium costs
AFL team and stadium costs

Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the most recent announcements related to a…

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TasPorts – King Island Shipping Review
TasPorts – King Island Shipping Review

Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the shipping service to and from King…

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Circular Head – Ambulances and Paramedics
Circular Head – Ambulances and Paramedics

Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to use this opportunity to speak on adjournment about ambulance services and availability of paramedics in…

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Ophthalmology services
Ophthalmology services

Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to ophthalmology care at the North West Regional…

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COVID testing
COVID testing

Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT We know there has been a large increase in the…

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EXPANSION OF HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2022
EXPANSION OF HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2022

Legislative Council, Thursday 17 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this bill seeks to address the issues related to workload and good governance in this parliament. I agree,…

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Cam River Bridge – ongoing monitoring
Cam River Bridge – ongoing monitoring

Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Cam River Bridge that was damaged…

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Antenatal and Postnatal Care
Antenatal and Postnatal Care

Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Are antenatal classes being offered face to face; 1.1…

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Air quality standards
Air quality standards

Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 In light of a new wave of COVID-19 infections…

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West Coast Housing
West Coast Housing

Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Will the Government provide the requested $150k for the…

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MOTION – Consideration and Noting – Report of the Legislative Council Government Administration Committee A Inquiry into Rural Health Services in Tasmania
MOTION – Consideration and Noting – Report of the Legislative Council Government Administration Committee A Inquiry into Rural Health Services in Tasmania

Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is my pleasure to speak to this report and I particularly thank all those who provided evidence…

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