Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
Bass Highway – Sightlines and Works – Flowerdale Property
Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Mr VINCENT – This is from 31 October in response to the review into the line of sight at 17006 Bass Highway, Flowerdale. I…
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Cam River Bridge – Report
Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT The minister made some public comments around what may or may not occur with a…
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QON – Personal Bushfire Shelters
Legislative Council, Thursday 21 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the construction of personal bush fire shelters,…
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QON – Capital Works Projects – Update
Legislative Council, Wednesday 20 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to capital works projects within all departments, offices…
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Short Inquiry Process into the Operations of Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd
Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Report of the Government Administration Committee A “Short Inquiry Process into the Operations of Tasmanian Ports Corporation Pty Ltd”: Consideration and noting The broadcast…
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Response to Motion – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report
Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 MOTION – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report – Consideration and Noting Mr GAFFNEY (Mersey) – Mr President, I move – That…
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QON – Tasmanian State Emergency Services (SES) funding and resources
Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to Tasmanian State Emergency Services (SES) funding and…
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VALIDATION (STATE COASTAL POLICY) BILL 2024
Legislative Council, Thursday 31 October 2024 Mr PRESIDENT – Just to clarify, because of the motion, the member for Murchison is still on her feet as second reading contributor, so…
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Bass Highway Roadworks
Legislative Council, Thursday 31 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT I have given the minister a little bit of time to get his feet under…
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Fuel reduction burns at Whaleback Ridge
Legislative Council, Thursday 31 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for PARKS , Mr DUIGAN On a recent visit to Whaleback Ridge, there was evidence that significant fuel reduction…
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King Island Ambulance Station
Legislative Council, Thursday 31 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to progress of the ambulance facility on King Island,…
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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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