ALL the heavy lifting has been done, all major decisions made. The Tasmanian Government is back on track. This is what the media releases and headlines tell us. But is it really the case? The fact the general government sector, which covers all departments and agencies commonly referred to as “the government” forms only part of […]
Read More… from Mercury Newspaper Opinion Piece Presto, the ol’ pea and thimble trick
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the bill. I do not consider it contentious legislation. It is quite appropriate legislation. It is putting the decision back in the hands of the court, more so than the current law, which only allows petitions for mercy from the Attorney-General and ultimately the Governor on advice […]
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 of research that is required. […]
Read More… from Along the Terrace: The Owners and Occupiers of Stanley 1843-1922
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN In regard to the current statewide vascular surgery services: (1) What are the current number of patients on waiting lists for vascular surgery for categories one, two and three vascular surgery by region; (2) What are the current waiting times for […]
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am not going to repeat what other people have said except to say that it is about time. It has been a long time coming and for the life of me I cannot see why we as a collective, and policymakers, have been so afraid of industrial hemp and […]
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I support the legislation. I have not heard anyone say that we do not need it. It is important to be consistent around the country. There is some suggestion people in Tasmania think, ‘We are immune to this.’ I do not believe we do. We know we are part […]
Read More… from Terrorism Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2015
Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a few comments about the Auditor-General’s report. I will not go broadly into the whole education debate. It is a worthy debate, but is probably best left for another time in many ways. I note the contribution of the member for Elwick, who covered a lot […]
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN (1) With regard to the Tasmanian curriculum as taught in public schools throughout Tasmania, is religion part of the curriculum and taught in Tasmanian public schools? (2) If so, how is religious education delivered in terms of content and delivery of […]
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