Special Interest
Speeches made during Special Interest time, focusing on specific issues of concern to constituents or state-wide relevance.
Along the Terrace: The Owners and Occupiers of Stanley 1843-1922
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am sure we all appreciate the need to record history. A deep passion for this is often needed to undertake the many hours…
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Landscape Art Research Queenstown – Raymond Arnold
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, in recent times we have heard much of the challenges facing the west coast of Tasmania in terms of mining closures and the tragic…
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Ministerial Council on Forestry – Establishment
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – question to Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Dr Goodwin. Under the Tasmanian Forests Agreement Act 2013, a special advisory committee was established. When this…
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Cancer Awareness and Dry July
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, as you did early in the week, I acknowledge Bronte Charles in the Chamber. She is a work experience student from St Aloysius Catholic…
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University of the Third Age
Ms Forrest (Murchison) – Mr President, I have no doubt that all members support and are aware of the value of lifelong learning. After all, that is what we do…
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Stanley and Bicheno
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to bring to members’ attention the achievements of Tasmanians who reside and work in two Tasmanian coastal towns. [...]Read More... from Stanley…
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Wynyard Yacht Club
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, last year I spoke about the Wynyard Yacht Club being named Yachting Australia’s Club of the Year, winning the award over much bigger and…
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Richie Porte
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to speak briefly on adjournment to acknowledge the significant achievements of some Tasmanian sportspersons, in particular Richie Porte. Richie Porte achieved an…
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