Parliament

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

Investing in Quality Education and Schools Policy
Investing in Quality Education and Schools Policy

Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021 Mr GAFFNEY on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding policy statements relating to…

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SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER – Respectful Relationships Education
SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWER – Respectful Relationships Education

Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021 Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery – Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) – I made an omission on the question on the notice paper…

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MOTION – Consideration and Noting –  Report on production of documents
MOTION – Consideration and Noting – Report on production of documents

Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Acting President, I move – That the Legislative Council Select Committee report on production of documents be considered and…

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QUESTIONS UPON NOTICE – Respectful Relationship Education
QUESTIONS UPON NOTICE – Respectful Relationship Education

Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021 Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery – Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) – Madam Deputy President, I have an answer to Question No. 1…

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Home Schooling – Assessment
Home Schooling – Assessment

Legislative Council Wednesday 30 June, 2021 Mr VALENTINE on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to assessment of…

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COVID-19 safe arrangements – school assemblies
COVID-19 safe arrangements – school assemblies

Legislative Council Wednesday 30 June, 2021 Mr VALENTINE on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to COVID-19 safe…

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Lactation consultant service – King Island
Lactation consultant service – King Island

Legislative Council Tuesday 29 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Questions: Regarding lactation support for…

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ADDRESS-IN-REPLY – GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS
ADDRESS-IN-REPLY – GOVERNOR’S ADDRESS

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will start with congratulating Her Excellency Honourable Barbara Baker on her appointment as our new Governor,…

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Assessed and GFF Actual Health Expenditure
Assessed and GFF Actual Health Expenditure

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms WEBB, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I refer to the occasional…

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Non-Fatal Strangulation Offence
Non-Fatal Strangulation Offence

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms WEBB, on behalf Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION With regard to the commitment…

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North West Regional Hospital – Patient Accommodation
North West Regional Hospital – Patient Accommodation

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to patient accommodation…

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Ambulance Tasmania – Paramedic Shifts and Travel Times in Remote Areas
Ambulance Tasmania – Paramedic Shifts and Travel Times in Remote Areas

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Questions: Regarding paramedics working in…

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