Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools – Daniel Edwards
Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am delighted to speak today about a high-achieving teacher for my electorate who embodies dedication, innovation, and…
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MOTION – Teen Domestic Violence – Noting Research Brief by Dr Carmel Hobbs
Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I move – That the Legislative Council: (1) Notes the Research brief by Dr Carmel Hobbs, published in November 2022…
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HISTORIC CULTURAL HERITAGE AMENDMENT BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – In speaking to the Historic Cultural Heritage Amendment Bill, I note my support for it and also note the member…
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ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, perhaps some of us would not have quite expected this bill to come on so quickly, and so…
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Duplication of Cam River Bridge – Study
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT My question is with deep congratulations – because I forgot to do it earlier –…
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Gender Consideration for Legislation
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for WOMEN, Ms PALMER I congratulate and thank the Premier for giving this portfolio back to our colleague in…
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TasPorts Operations Planning
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT Has the minister a plan to ensure TasPorts operates for the benefit of the state…
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Adjournment Speech – Strahan Waterfront Precinct Plan
Legislative Council, Monday 21 October 2024 Mr President, I wish to raise an issue on adjournment regarding TasPorts – I was considering including this in my noting of the GAA…
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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY AMENDMENT (SAFER WORKPLACES) BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Tuesday 10 September 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will try not to repeat anything I have already said in relation to the previous debate. I…
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MOTION Validation (State Coastal Policy) Bill 2024 (No. 37) – Consideration by Government Administration Committee B
Legislative Council, Wednesday 18 September 2024 Ms O’CONNOR (Hobart)(by leave) – Mr President, I move – That the Validation State Coastal Policy Bill 2024 be referred to Government Administration Committee…
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Adjournment Speech – Road Damage in Northern Tasmania
Legislative Council, Thursday 12 September Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise on adjournment to raise an urgent matter and to make a bit of a complaint and ask…
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Superannuation – Measures and Data
Legislative Council, Wednesday 18 September 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Referring to the Budget for 2024-25, could you provide measures/details of:…
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