Parliament

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

Heritage Tasmania and the Heritage Register
Heritage Tasmania and the Heritage Register

Legislative Council Thursday 15 October, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Heritage Tasmania and the Heritage Register:…

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Waratah Reservoir
Waratah Reservoir

Legislative Council Thursday 15 October, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the reservoir at Waratah that has previously…

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Member for Mersey’s Comments
Member for Mersey’s Comments

Legislative Council Tuesday 22 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to make a brief contribution on adjournment. In response to the comments made by the member…

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Vice Admiral Ian Donald George MacDougall – Tribute
Vice Admiral Ian Donald George MacDougall – Tribute

Legislative Council Tuesday 22 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to pay my respects and acknowledge the passing of Vice Admiral Ian Donald George MacDougall, who passed…

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MAIB and NDIS – Person-Centred Support Failure
MAIB and NDIS – Person-Centred Support Failure

Legislative Council Wednesday 16 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a brief contribution on adjournment. This matter came to my office just a few days…

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CONDOLENCE MOTION – Anthony William Fletcher MLC
CONDOLENCE MOTION – Anthony William Fletcher MLC

Legislative Council Thursday 17 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) (by leave) – Mr President, I move – That this Council expresses its profound regret at the death, on 27 August…

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END-OF-LIFE CHOICES (VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING) BILL 2020
END-OF-LIFE CHOICES (VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING) BILL 2020

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this bill is one of the most challenging areas of public policy I have considered in my 15-plus…

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Wynyard Showground Industrial Hall Project
Wynyard Showground Industrial Hall Project

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 September, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, on 13 May 1885 the very first show was held at the historic Wynyard Showground in Jackson Street.…

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North-West Regional Hospital hydrotherapy pool
North-West Regional Hospital hydrotherapy pool

Legislative Council Tuesday 22 September, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the North-West Regional Hospital hydrotherapy pool which…

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Re-location of Burnie Court
Re-location of Burnie Court

Legislative Council Wednesday 16 September, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Burnie Court re-location to a more…

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NWRH Staffing
NWRH Staffing

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 September, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard the nursing staffing levels and hours at the…

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COVID-19 workplace safety arrangements – NWRH
COVID-19 workplace safety arrangements – NWRH

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 September, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the COVID-19 workplace safety arrangements in place…

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