Failures of governance are almost always intertwined with poor culture and both tend to have deep roots. Tasmania’s Premier Jeremy Rockliff is, and has been often referred to as, ‘a good bloke’ and at a personal level he is. However, this state needs more than a ‘good bloke’ leading our state and governing for all […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am delighted to speak today about a high-achieving teacher for my electorate who embodies dedication, innovation, and the true spirit of teaching: Daniel Edwards, the 2024 recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. Daniel received […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I move – That the Legislative Council: (1) Notes the Research brief by Dr Carmel Hobbs, published in November 2022 titled Young, in love and in danger – Teen domestic violence and abuse in Tasmania; (2) Notes the seven recommendations in the research brief; and […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 29 October 2024 Daniel Edwards, from Montello Primary School was recently awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools. Daniel received this award for his transformative approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — commonly known as STEM – and the way in which he […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – In speaking to the Historic Cultural Heritage Amendment Bill, I note my support for it and also note the member for Hobart also alluded to this relates to European heritage and it is important to make that distinction. We have separate legislation relating to Aboriginal […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, perhaps some of us would not have quite expected this bill to come on so quickly, and so may not be fully prepared. However, I also recall the long and somewhat tortuous debate we had on the electoral reform in 2023, where we […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT My question is with deep congratulations – because I forgot to do it earlier – to the Minister for Infrastructure. I am sure he will do a fine job. We are really glad to have the Minister for Infrastructure in […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for WOMEN, Ms PALMER I congratulate and thank the Premier for giving this portfolio back to our colleague in this House. I know she has a passion for it. Minister, will you ensure that all legislation has a gender lens put across it, where […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT Has the minister a plan to ensure TasPorts operates for the benefit of the state and works constructively with all their customers, and if so, what does this plan involve? ANSWER Mr President, having been minister for some 30 minutes […]
Legislative Council. Monday 21 October 2024 APPROPRIATION BILL (No. 1) 2024 (No. 39) Capital Services – Capital Investment Program Ms FORREST – Madam Deputy Chair, the committee ran out of time in Education. We heard Treasury and Infrastructure. At the time, there was so much change and other portfolios for minister Ferguson and then we […]
You can listen to my latest interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings – TasPorts […]
Legislative Council, Monday 21 October 2024 Mr President, I wish to raise an issue on adjournment regarding TasPorts – I was considering including this in my noting of the GAA Report, however it is a little unclear as to when I will be able to deliver that. Due to this uncertainty and after listening to […]
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