Failings in our health service delivery have again been highlighted in mainstream and social media. Communities rightly feel let down by State and Federal levels of Government when timely access to care is not available. We are repeatedly informed that the cost of health rises above the rate of inflation and if unchecked could consume […]
Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest has raised concern that sections of the Bass Highway in Circular Head require priority upgrades to assist primary producers, forestry contractors and local manufacturers who transport product daily on this highway from Circular Head and Wynyard to other parts of Tasmania. Ms Forrest is calling on the State and Federal Governments […]
Legislative Council Thursday 17 November 2016 Gaming Control Amendment (Community Interest) Bill – debate on Clause 1 of the Bill – In Committee […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 10 November 2016 GAMING CONTROL AMENDMENT (COMMUNITY INTEREST) BILL 2016 (No. 65) Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a brief contribution and I will speak further in the Committee stage. To give members the heads up, the amendment has to be redrafted slightly to properly reflect my request to […]
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Notice of Motion – 15 November 2016 – Legislative Council of Tasmania […]
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BLAIR RICHARDS, Hobart Mercury – November 14, 2016 RENE Hidding and Ruth Forrest say they have put their differences aside after a “full and frank discussion”. Mr Hidding, Tasmania’s Police Minister, and Ms Forrest, a respected independent MLC, had been on a legal collision course sparked by a bullying allegation. Ms Forrest accused Mr Hidding […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 10 November 2016 GAMING CONTROL AMENDMENT (COMMUNITY INTEREST) BILL 2016 (No. 65) [12.40 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I will make a brief contribution and I will speak further in the Committee stage. To give members the heads up, the amendment has to be redrafted slightly to properly reflect […]
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Legislative Council Tuesday 8 November 2016 Road Categorisation Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN The State Roads Audit 2016, available on the Department of State Growth website, indicates the road between Smithton and Marrawah to be a category 5 road. […]
The Advocate – Michelle Wisbey – 7 Nov 2016 Anti-Discrimination Bill could go to committee in Upper House. Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest is set to seek support from the Legislative Council to refer the Anti-Discrimination Bill to a committee when it is discussed in the Upper House on Tuesday. […]
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MOTION Establishment of Select Committee – Inquire and Report – Anti-Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 54) [11.37 a.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That a select committee be appointed, with the power to send for persons and papers, with leave to sit during any adjournment of the Council, […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 26 October 2016 CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLE) BILL 2016 (No. 53) Second Reading Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr Deputy President, my contribution will no doubt reiterate what some of the honourable members have said. First, I would like to commend the Government and the Premier in his role […]
Legislative Council Tuesday 25 October 2016 MOTION Consideration and Noting – Report of the Commissioner for Children and Young People [3.31 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the report of the Commissioner for Children and Young People titled ‘Children and Young People’s Unique Experiences of Family Violence’ be considered […]
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