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 every day in our roles here. I know I learn something every day, making it a very good day indeed. It is important to promote […]
[3.57 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I only wish to comment on a small number of aspects of this bill, as this issue was debated at length in 2013 and very little, if anything, has actually changed. The member for Elwick made it pretty clear that nothing really has changed in many ways. […]
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN […]
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[21:51pm] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Auditor-General report No. 8 2014-15 entitled Security of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Infrastructure be considered and noted. […]
ONE would have expected dancing in the street – or at least an acknowledgment – after the news that Tasmania may have dodged a bullet. Hidden in the Federal Budget papers is Tasmania’s projected share of GST for the next three years at $500 million more than expected a year ago. The Hodgman Government’s response […]
The meandering local government reform process is in urgent need of direction. There is a consensus that something needs to be done but what exactly are we trying to achieve? […]
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[3.35 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Acting President, I do not have any issue with this amendment bill. I remember debating these issues at length on a previous occasion but it still staggers me that we are actually here debating this. […]
The community are often the forgotten stakeholders in the debate around health service delivery. To achieve meaningful change the community across Tasmania needs to have a real understanding of why health service delivery has changed and why it is vital that it continues to change. […]
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[7.36 p.m.] Ms FORREST – Mr President, I will be brief for a couple of reasons. One is the lateness of the hour and I know the Leader wants to proceed with this bill and I fully support her intention to do that. It is up to us how long it takes. […]
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