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