Legislative Council, Wednesday 7 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I would not like to miss this opportunity, Mr President, to speak on this matter. We previously debated a taxation-related bill that was also brought in to effectively give effect to the government’s promises during the election campaign. Some of the comments I am going […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I, as some other members in this place, have debated this notion, or this suggestion, previously, and I do not intend to go back over all of the things I said then because there is no need, other than to say that I […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 August 2024 My next question, which I took on notice, was from the member for Murchison, who asked about the responsibility for the safety of children in situations where their parents have utilised the only available transport option for their child. 1. The answer is that all school bus arrangements are […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY AND RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN The minister went near the next question. Has the whole-of-government business case been completed yet, noting the extension for the FID (Final Investment Decision) is some time later than what was originally expected. And, if it has been […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY and RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN What is the expected time frame for the Marinus Link FID (Final Investment Decision) to be finalised? ANSWER Mr President, I thank the member for the question and am very pleased to report to the House positive steps […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – President, it must be the day for speaking about amazing and strong women. I go across the border: the person I am going to speak about directly contacted me. I did not think the leader would be too upset I trespassed across the border. But, […]
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You can listen to my Special Interest Speech about the RSL Life Membership awarded to Elizabeth (Libby) Perkins here: A transcript of this speech is also available at the link below: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest/1217-special-interest-matters-elizabeth-libby-perkins […]
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You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton on ABC Mornings here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings 240624 […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 20 June 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – In turning my mind to this bill that it is a very important piece of legislation, I must say at the outset, I absolutely and fundamentally support the principle that sits behind this. Any program that can be court-mandated that they can help remove people […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 19 June 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, as the Leader indicated, I was yet to speak and I will not speak at great length. I do not want to go over all the matters that other members have raised, but to reiterate a few key points, from my perspective. I […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 19 June 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am frustrated again to have to rise to ask for an answer to a question that’s been providing good faith some weeks ago now. This relates to matters regarding the report being prepared by Saul Eslake as part of the agreement between […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 19 June 2024 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – They would be surprised if I did not get up, perhaps not the new members. I do note this bill, the Taxation Legislation Affordable Housing Employment Support Bill fulfils some promises made during the recent election campaign, as does another bill that just landed in […]
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