Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the shipping service to and from King Island, noting the review conducted in 2018-19 that saw the continuation of the Bass Island Line (BIL) and subsequent removal of the direct Victorian service: […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to use this opportunity to speak on adjournment about ambulance services and availability of paramedics in the Circular Head region. In doing this, I acknowledge the amazing work our paramedics do in our region, and particularly the volunteers who we rely […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to ophthalmology care at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH): 1 When and for what eye injuries and eye conditions are patients referred to the Devonport Eye Hospital for assessment and care; 2 […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT We know there has been a large increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalisations in Tasmania and throughout Australia. In light of the ongoing risk of serious illness from COVID-19 for some […]
This week is the last Parliamentary sitting week for the year. You can listen to my interview with Mel Bush, where I discuss two pieces of legislation before the upper house, by clicking on the link below: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings with Mel Bush – Last sitting week for 2022 […]
Bulk-billing is “on life support” in rural and regional Tasmania due to an “atrocious” lack of federal funding for general practice, the state’s peak doctors’ body says. It comes after an upper house committee released its final report into rural health services, following an extensive inquiry. The committee, chaired by independent Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest, […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 17 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this bill seeks to address the issues related to workload and good governance in this parliament. I agree, there have been issues in the recent past that have highlighted these matters. However, there are issues other than an increase in the numbers of […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Cam River Bridge that was damaged in a recent flooding event, I note ongoing monitoring of this bridge is occurring on and around the bridge following the repair work as works […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Are antenatal classes being offered face to face; 1.1 If so, in which hospitals/facilities; 2 What is the schedule of routine care provided by the Child Health and Parenting Services (CHAPs) nurses listed by: […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 In light of a new wave of COVID-19 infections and new strains of the virus; will the Government review and amend air quality regulations for indoor areas be reviewed and amended to require air […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Will the Government provide the requested $150k for the West Coast Council to develop a housing plan for the West Coast; anda. If so, when? 2 Will higher density, apartment living be supported in […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is my pleasure to speak to this report and I particularly thank all those who provided evidence by way of written submissions and verbal evidence to the committee. Their valuable insights and varied experiences within health care in rural and regional Tasmania […]
