Parliament
General updates and contributions from Ruth’s work in the Tasmanian Parliament.
MOTION – Pacific Women’s Parliamentary Partnerships Project
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That this House notes – (1) The value and importance of the ongoing work of the Pacific Women’s Parliamentary Partnerships Project – PWPPP.…
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Roads – Condition of Bass Highway
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ADJOURNMENT – Casual Senate Vacancies
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am using this opportunity on adjournment to make some comments I wished to make this morning during the joint sitting, but was not…
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Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, even if I did propose an amendment, I think it would not be supported except perhaps by a couple of members. I am concerned…
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Kennerley Trust Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I acknowledge the work done by the Kennerley Trust and the service it provides, but I am concerned we are proceeding with legislation that…
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Suicide Rates and Prevention Programs
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TT‑Line – Passenger and Freight Allocations
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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
[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
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TT-Line – Statement of Expectations
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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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