The start of a new school year is eagerly anticipated by many, but not all. Children learn in different ways therefore our educational systems must be adaptable and flexible. Access to, and engagement with education has the power to be life-changing and all students need to feel safe, supported and welcome in their learning environment. […]
My first Electorate Update for 2024 is available here […]
You can listen to my latest interview with Leon Compton on ABC Mornings here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings […]
Read More… from ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Recall of Parliament
Legislative Council, Tuesday 12 December 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise on adjournment because this opportunity presents itself, unusually perhaps, to raise a matter that has been a significant impact on a constituent. On 17 November 2023, I wrote to the Deputy Premier, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, about a small […]
Read More… from Adjournment Speech – Alchemia Distillery – Advice from Minister regarding Roadworks
Legislative Council, Thursday 9 November 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I thank the minister and the Leader. I appreciate the opportunity to go through this bill in detail. Whilst it seeks to achieve two main purposes, there are complexities within it. As with most amendment bills, you have to go back to the […]
Read More… from WATER MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS (DELEGATION AND INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY) BILL 2023
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the way retail pricing is set by the Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator (OTTER), and noting: • the current energy mix in Tasmania;• the model uses Victorian forward pricing as the reference and variable inputs from Hydro […]
Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to a JackJumpers media release of 25 September 2023 titled “JackJumpers launch into schools with Huon Aquaculture”, the release states: Huon Aquaculture will be the presenting partner of the JackJumpers in Schools Program delivering educational outcomes across Tasmania… Designed […]
You can listen to my latest interview with Richard Perno here: Ruth Forrest · Mornings with Richard Perno LAFM […]
Read More… from LAFM – Mornings with Richard Perno 29 November 2023
Legislative Council, Wednesday 15 November 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT (1) With regard to contract variations related to the QuayLink project: (a) How many variations to the contract have been made to date;(b) What is the value/cost of each variation; and(c) What is the reason for each […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 15 November 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: (1) With regard to the operations of TasPorts and the recently announced governance review; (a) Have any external reviews or investigations been conducted into matters related to: […]
Read More… from Question on Notice – TasPorts Operations and Governance
Legislative Council, Thursday 16 November 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the North West Private Hospital transition to the Tasmanian Health Service for maternity services: 1. I understand there is still no service agreement or lease agreement in place between the parties to […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 16 November 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Summary report on the findings from the Tasmanian economic regulator’s inquiry into Bass Island Line’s pricing policies was released in August and noting: the significant financial losses made by Bass Island […]
Read More… from King Island – Shipping Freight Price Review 2
