Parliament

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

COVID-19 VIRUS EMERGENCY (MISCELLANEOUS  PROVISIONS) BILL 2020
COVID-19 VIRUS EMERGENCY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL 2020

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I thank the Leader for arranging the briefing for us. It is a bit frustrating at times that…

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Mediation – Settlement Conditions
Mediation – Settlement Conditions

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT My question follows-up on questions asked related to the practice/process around…

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TAXATION AND RELATED LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS  AMENDMENTS) BILL 2020
TAXATION AND RELATED LEGISLATION (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL 2020

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, we do indeed live in unprecedented times at the moment.  I commend the Government for acting promptly to…

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Sustainable Timber Tasmania – Accrued Revenue and Expenses
Sustainable Timber Tasmania – Accrued Revenue and Expenses

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT (1) On page 46 of Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s annual report,…

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2019 Annual Report for Hydro Tasmania
2019 Annual Report for Hydro Tasmania

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I refer to the 2019 Annual Report for Hydro Tasmania;1.…

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TasNetwork’s 2018-19 Annual Report
TasNetwork’s 2018-19 Annual Report

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1. With regard to TasNetwork’s 2018-19 Annual Report;a. Page 70…

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Onerous contracts
Onerous contracts

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I refer to the 2019 Annual Report for Hydro Tasmania;Note…

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Basslink Cost Benefit
Basslink Cost Benefit

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT As the contract between Hydro Tasmania of Bass Link is…

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Electoral Act – Political Donations
Electoral Act – Political Donations

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I ask the Honourable Leader;With regard to the Government’s commitment…

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REPLY – PREMIER’S ADDRESS
REPLY – PREMIER’S ADDRESS

Legislative Council Wednesday 18 March, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, Tasmania and Australia are quite different places now as opposed to when the Premier delivered his address. We…

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TasPorts – COVID-19
TasPorts – COVID-19

Legislative Council Thursday 19 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I hope we get some information on the financial performance…

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Hydro Tasmania – Provision for Onerous Contracts
Hydro Tasmania – Provision for Onerous Contracts

Legislative Council Thursday 19 March, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I refer to the 2019 annual report for Hydro Tasmania.…

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