Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
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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International Midwives Day
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 May 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I think it is safe to say none of us here has any recollection of our time in…
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Rapid Access to Specialist Services
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 May 2022 Ms FORREST question to DEPUTY LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Ms PALMER Mr President, with regard to the Rapid Access to Specialists…
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KING ISLAND WASTE LEVY
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 May 2022 Ms FORREST question to DEPUTY LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Ms PALMER With regard to the commitment for the Government that King…
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Support for Long Covid patients
Legislative Council, Thursday 24 March 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to ongoing medical care and support for Tasmanians…
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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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