Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
Adjournment Speech – TasBuild Portable Long-Service Fund
Legislative Council, Wednesday 4 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to speak briefly on adjournment, as I advised you. It is to do with a matter…
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YOUTH JUSTICE FACILITY DEVELOPMENT BILL 2025
Legislative Council, Wednesday 4 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is a little bit disappointing that we are dealing with this today. It was something that we…
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Motion – Budget Papers 2025-26 and Appropriation Bills (Budget Reply)
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 June 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I was hoping I would never have to speak about a budget that is so bad. I have…
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PFAS Chemicals
Legislative Council, Tuesday 3 June 2025 Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs PALMER With regard to new Commonwealth controls due to come into…
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QWN – National Bowel Screening Program
Legislative Council, Wednesday 28 May 2025 Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs PALMER With regard to the eligibility of patients aged 45-74 for…
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Follow up QWNs – Bass Highway Upgrades
Legislative Council, Wednesday 28 May 2025 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT I appreciate the response the minister has provided regarding the Bass Highway works between Wynyard…
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QWN – Vacant radiation oncology position
Legislative Council, Wednesday 28 May 2025 Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs PALMER In relation to the vacant 1 FTE radiation oncology position…
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QON – Bass Highway upgrades – Wynyard to Marrawah
Legislative Council, Wednesday 28 May 2025 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT With regard to the Bass Highway – Wynyard to Marrawah upgrade: 1. Has a start…
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Cancer Services – NWRH
Legislative Council, Tuesday 27 May 2025 Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs PALMER With regard to Cancer Services at the North West Regional…
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POLICE OFFENCES AMENDMENT (KNIVES AND OTHER WEAPONS) BILL 2025
Legislative Council, Thursday 10 April 2025 Ms FORREST – With any legislation I ask, what is this a problem that we need to fix? It is already illegal to carry…
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Response to Motion – Macquarie Point Stadium – Reports by Dr Nicholas Gruen and Tasmanian Planning Commission – Consideration and Noting
Legislative Council, Tuesday 8 April 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, what a mess. Something that should have united our state has turned into a word that is unparliamentary.…
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Response to Motion – Basketball Tasmania State Facilities Strategy 2025-2035
Legislative Council, Tuesday 8 April 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I appreciate the member for Elwick bringing this motion forward. It is obviously something she is very passionate about,…
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