Parliament

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

Prohibited Insignia
Prohibited Insignia

Legislative Council Thursday 28 November, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Following the enactment of the anti-consorting legislation and the prohibited…

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Companion Card discounts
Companion Card discounts

Legislative Council Wednesday 27 November, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In the case of an individual who requires a carer…

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Paediatric Services in the North-West
Paediatric Services in the North-West

Legislative Council Wednesday 20 November, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT There was a time when paediatric surgeons used to visit…

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TVs in Public Hospitals
TVs in Public Hospitals

Legislative Council Wednesday 20 November, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Following up on questions I asked in March and August…

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Bee Deaths and Roadside Spraying
Bee Deaths and Roadside Spraying

Legislative Council Wednesday 20 November, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1) What measures are taken to ensure agricultural and roadside…

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GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL 2019
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS CONTROL AMENDMENT BILL 2019

Legislative Council Wednesday 16 October 2019 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I commend the Government for taking this stand and this approach.  It is evidence-based and a review was…

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Murchison Highway repairs and maintenance
Murchison Highway repairs and maintenance

Legislative Council Thursday 31 October, 2019 Ms  FORREST question  to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the section of Waratah Road from the…

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Epiroc
Epiroc

SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 17 September, 2019 Ms FORREST  – Mr President, recently I visited Epiroc’s Tasmanian operations in Camdale near Burnie.  Epiroc is an international company based in Stockholm,…

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Mishca Linden – School Strike 4 Climate Wynyard
Mishca Linden – School Strike 4 Climate Wynyard

SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 15 October, 2019 Ms FORREST  – Mr President, I was caught up in a demonstration outside Parliament House this morning when I was already running late…

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Access to after school care at Giggles Early Learning Service
Access to after school care at Giggles Early Learning Service

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 October, 2019 Ms  FORREST question  to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the safety audit which State Growth have…

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Housing Related Debt
Housing Related Debt

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 October, 2019 Ms  FORREST question  to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Waiver of the Outstanding Housing Related…

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Access to bone scans for Tasmanian
Access to bone scans for Tasmanian

Legislative Council Tuesday 15 October, 2019 Ms  FORREST question  to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding access to bone scans for Tasmanians:  1. Where can…

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