Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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COVID-19 DISEASE EMERGENCY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) AMENDMENT (QUARANTINE DEBT RECOVERY) BILL 2020
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I watched with great interest when the National Cabinet was putting this suggestion forward. Many in my electorate…
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Motion – Impact of Family Violence
Legislative Council Tuesday 25 August, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Legislative Council notes – (1) Family violence is evidenced by any of the…
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Workplace Culture at Heritage Tasmania
Legislative Council Thursday 27 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to public reports of a concerning workplace culture at…
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COVID-19 – Impact on Gyms
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for SPORT AND RECREATION, Ms HOWLETT COVID-19 has had a significant impact on to a number of businesses in our…
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COVID-19 – Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeries
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the number of ear, nose and throat –…
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