Parliament

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

Suicide Rates and Prevention Programs
Suicide Rates and Prevention Programs

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from Suicide Rates and Prevention Programs

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TT‑Line – Passenger and Freight Allocations
TT‑Line – Passenger and Freight Allocations

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from TT‑Line – Passenger and Freight Allocations

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ADJOURNMENT – Shooting of Stock on Private Property
ADJOURNMENT – Shooting of Stock on Private Property

[5.58 p.m.] Ms  FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I want to make a brief contribution and pose a question to the Government.  A constituent of mine over the last two…

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MOTION Consideration and Note – Forestry Tasmania Review Steering Committee Report
MOTION Consideration and Note – Forestry Tasmania Review Steering Committee Report

[3.03 p.m.]   Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I agree with the member for Apsley.  This report makes it abundantly clear that the Government has no vision and no…

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Weed Management – Responsibility
Weed Management – Responsibility

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from Weed Management – Responsibility

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TT-Line – Statement of Expectations
TT-Line – Statement of Expectations

Ms FORREST to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from TT-Line – Statement of Expectations

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CONSOLIDATED FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 1 & 2) 2015
CONSOLIDATED FUND APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 1 & 2) 2015

Ms FORREST  – Mr President, the Budget is always a complicated document and this year’s is certainly no exception with ongoing agency restructure, as it is called in the budget…

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State Grants Commission Amendment Bill 2015
State Grants Commission Amendment Bill 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I do not have any particular issues with this because it is not earth‑shattering, by any stretch.  It may be for some, I guess,…

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Public Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015
Public Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015

 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is important to speak to this bill.  It is substantial legislation.  It does not change many things.  It tidies up some things that…

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Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015
Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015

 [3.15 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Deputy President, I only intend to make a very short contribution to this bill because much has already been said and many issues…

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Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry – Terms of Reference
Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry – Terms of Reference

 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from Ministerial Advisory Council on Forestry – Terms of Reference

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Ministerial Council on Forestry – Establishment
Ministerial Council on Forestry – Establishment

 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [...]Read More... from Ministerial Council on Forestry – Establishment

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