Politicians take bumpy bus ride

Politicians take bus from Smithton to Marrawah to experience uneven surface of Bass Highway Kathryn Bermingham – The Advocate – 31 Oct 2016   A school bus operator is calling for urgent repairs to the Bass Highway west of Smithon, amid concerns for the safety of student passengers. On Monday, operator Wells Wagons invited politicians […]

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The Unconformity – Queenstown

SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS   Tuesday 18 October, 2016  Mr President, those who are friends of mine on Facebook would know last Friday to Sunday I attended an outstanding festival – The Unconformity in Queenstown.  Honourable members will also recall I spoke about this festival a few weeks ago, encouraging others to go.  Those who did […]

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Ministerial Code of Conduct investigation sought

Media Release  :  Thursday 6 October, 2016 I have taken legal advice in relation to an incident at an evening social event at Parliament House on 20th September 2016.   The decision I have taken reflects my commitment to speak out against any act of intimidation, bullying and/or violence, particularly when women are the target. […]

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Tasmanian Premier gets advice ‘no breach of code of conduct’ in MLC ‘bullying’ case

By Georgie Burgess and Rosemary Bolger ABC   27 Sept 2016 Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding will not face disciplinary action over an argument with an Upper House MP, after the Premier received advice from the Solicitor-General. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest told Parliament last week that Mr Hidding had “bullied” and “intimidated” her at a social function […]

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Minister Rene Hidding apologises to MLC Ruth Forrest after accusations of bullying at public dinner

BLAIR RICHARDS, State Political Reporter, Mercury September 23, 2016  http://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/minister-rene-hidding-apologises-to-mlc-ruth-forrest-after-accusations-of-bullying-at-public-dinner/news-story/f11488cb78244fbabf234249ecf97429 A LONG-serving Tasmanian Upper House MP will today seek legal advice after she says she was bullied by a State Government minister at a function. Infrastructure and Police Minister Rene Hidding resisted calls for his resignation yesterday after Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest said he “threatened, […]

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