Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
Tasmanians experiencing Long Covid
Legislative Council, Thursday 24 March 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to Tasmanians experiencing ongoing symptoms following a COVID-19…
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TasRail
Legislative Council, Thursday 10 March 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the cycle pathway along the North West…
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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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CONTAINER REFUND SCHEME BILL 2021
Legislative Council, Thursday 25 December 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I have previously spoken in the past in support of the introduction of a container refund scheme. As…
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TasTAFE (SKILLS AND TRAINING BUSINESS) BILL 2021
Legislative Council, Wednesday 24 November 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, we have not had one controversial piece of legislation, we have had two, or probably three. My challenge…
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GAMING CONTROL AMENDMENT (FUTURE GAMING MARKET) Bill
Legislative Council, Tuesday 9 November 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise to speak on this bill, a bill that is very complex, not least due to the…
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Burnie High School Musical – Sleeping Beauty
Legislative Council, Tuesday 9 November 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I continue to be amazed by the talents of our local students, and their willingness to extend themselves,…
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Adjournment speech – 16 Days of Activism
The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021 [...]Read More... from Adjournment speech – 16 Days…
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Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021
You can listen to me speak on my proposed amendment to Clause 155, Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021 relating to EGM licence fees and taxes, as well…
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Barbeque shelter – Black River
Legislative Council, Wednesday 17 November 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the recent removal of a popular and well…
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Density limits for parents and visitors in school settings
Legislative Council, Thursday 28 October, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1. Are there currently any density limits for parents and visitors attending…
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Religious Discrimination Bill
Legislative Council, Wednesday 27 October, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT The federal Attorney-General, Michaelia Cash, has indicated a Religious Discrimination Bill…
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