Parliament

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

Circular Head Businesses – Updated
Circular Head Businesses – Updated

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, in my contribution on Wednesday 3 June I recognised many longstanding businesses in Circular Head and I did…

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Breastfeeding rates in Tasmania
Breastfeeding rates in Tasmania

Legislative Council Thursday 25 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to breastfeeding rates in Tasmania and related data:…

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Safe and secure housing victims of family violence
Safe and secure housing victims of family violence

Legislative Council Thursday 25, June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to safe and secure housing for victims of…

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Hydro Tasmania’s balance sheet
Hydro Tasmania’s balance sheet

Legislative Council Thursday 25 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT A follow up question to the answer received 25 March…

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On Campus learning at TasTAFE
On Campus learning at TasTAFE

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the future of on campus learning at…

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Gender equality in the State Service
Gender equality in the State Service

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In answer to previous questions I asked regarding the promotion…

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Family Contact Centres
Family Contact Centres

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to access visits and availability of family contact…

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Economic and Fiscal Update Report
Economic and Fiscal Update Report

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Economic and Fiscal Update Report dated…

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Antenatal and Post- Natal Care
Antenatal and Post- Natal Care

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the care of pregnant and post-natal women…

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Stanley Highway Upgrade
Stanley Highway Upgrade

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Stanley Highway (B21) from the junction with…

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Response to Motion – Establishment of Select Committee on Tasmania’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Measures
Response to Motion – Establishment of Select Committee on Tasmania’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Measures

Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 My response to the following motion: Ms WEBB (Nelson) (by leave) – Mr President, I move – Noting the significant impact of the COVID…

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Circular Head Businesses
Circular Head Businesses

Legilative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mr President, I had intended to make this contribution earlier this year or even late last year but missed the opportunity. Since then, the…

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