Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
King Island Ambulance Facilities
Legislative Council, Tuesday 8 April 2025 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the proposed new facilities for volunteer…
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QON – Dolphin Tungsten Mine Government Equity Share
Legislative Council, Thursday 13 March 2025 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the government’s equity share in the…
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FAMILY VIOLENCE AMENDMENT BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Thursday 13 March 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I do not intend to speak at length on this bill. I echo the minister’s comments on this. Family violence…
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Premier’s State of the State Address – Noting
Legislative Council, Wednesday 12 March 2025 Ms FORREST – Mr President, the reaction to the Premier’s state of the state was entirely predictable. Everyone zeroed in on the possible sale…
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Special Interest Matters – Hellyer College Achievements
Legislative Council, Tuesday 12 March 2025 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, on 30 January this year I had the pleasure of attending the Hellyer College Evening of Excellence Awards,…
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LAND USE PLANNING AND APPROVALS AMENDMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANELS) BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Thursday 28 November 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – While I have been listening to other members, I have cut my speech right back you are pleased to hear.…
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QON – Intimate Partner Violence – Services for Young People
Legislative Council, Thursday 28 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to the MINISTER for EDUCATION and MINISTER for WOMEN and the PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, Ms PALMER (1) With regard to…
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LAND USE PLANNING AND APPROVALS (STONY RISE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL) BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Wednesday 27 November 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this bill is one of three planning bills that are being rushed through the parliament in the last…
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LAND USE PLANNING AND APPROVALS AMENDMENT (SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT) BILL 2024
Legislataive Council, Wednesday 27 November 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I have not written anything formal here to present, so I will be referring to my notes. I…
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Bass Highway repairs
Legislative Council, Tuesday 26 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCURE, Mr VINCENT As you know, the Bass Highway is a long section of highway and when you…
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FAMILY VIOLENCE AMENDMENT (PROTECTING PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS) BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Tuesday 26 November 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I thank the member for Elwick for bringing this bill to the House on behalf of the member…
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Willow Cummins – Wynyard High – Public Speaking Competition Winner
Legislative Council, Tuesday 26 November 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Today, I wish to celebrate the achievements of a remarkable young student from Wynyard High School, Willow Cummins. Willow has…
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