Special Interest
Speeches made during Special Interest time, focusing on specific issues of concern to constituents or state-wide relevance.
Sticht Legacy
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 9 April, 2019 Ms FORREST – Mr President, I recently attended a reception to celebrate the return of some historic items to Queenstown, including a beautiful…
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Ten Days on the Island
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Mr President, in Tasmania we have just enjoyed Ten Days on the Island. This year’s event was held over three weekends, with four…
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Wynyard Tulip Festival
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 20 November, 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, the Wynyard Tulip Festival is held annually to celebrate spring, and the amazing colour of our Wynyard landscape…
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Chris Symonds and Mike Darby – Tribute
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 18 September, 2018 Ms FORREST – Mr President, my electorate certainly has some very good sportspeople and I am going to speak about another one now.…
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Big hART Projects
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 18 September, 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, the mission of Big hART as stated on its website is – ‘It’s harder to hurt someone…
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The Unconformity 2018
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 28 August, 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is with great excitement I speak about The 2018 Unconformity. Members will recall me speaking about this…
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Junction Arts Festival
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 21 August 2018 Ms FORRESTNext (Murchison) – Mr President, I speak today about a festival based on the north of the state, in Launceston. I encourage…
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Children’s Development – Importance of Play
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 19 June, 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, an abundance of research highlights the importance of play in children’s development and learning across all cultures,…
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High School Musical – Marist Regional College
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 12 June 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I recently attended one of my favourite pastimes, a musical production at a high school in my…
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Australian Futures Project
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 22 May 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I believe lifelong learning and personal and professional development are important in all professions and workplaces. We…
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Scott Rankin – Tasmanian Australian of the Year Award 2018
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 28 November 2017 Ms FORREST (Murchison ) – Mr President, on 17 November the Governor, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner presented the 2018 Tasmanian Australian…
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Mount Lyell Disaster Memorial Park
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 14 November 2017 Ms FORREST (Murchison ) – Mr President, I recently attended the dedication opening of the Mount Lyell Disaster Memorial Park. The sculpture is…
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