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