Response to Question Without Notice, provided 28 April, 2023 and to be read into Hansard when sitting resumes. With regard to the heightened risk of bush fires, particularly on the West Coast where conditions are very dry: 1. Why have no ‘fire breaks’ been put in place around West Coast towns; 2. When will the […]
Legislative Council elections will be held in the divisions of Murchison, Launceston and Rumney on Saturday 6 May. You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings 04052023 […]
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The Parliamentary Inquiry into the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point continues. You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno here: Ruth Forrest · Tas Talks 27042023 […]
Read More… from TASMANIA TALKS WITH RICHARD PERNO – 27 APRIL 2023
Elections for the Legislative Council divisions of Murchison, Launceston and Rumney will be held on Saturday 6 May. You can view my candidate statement here: I have published a short video outlining my background, vision and the work that I have done, and hope to continue to do for the people of the electorate of Murchison. […]
WHAT is the role of a member of parliament as opposed to a politician? For some, parliamentarians are mere delegates, proxies who carry out the wishes of those in the electorate with the loudest voices, or in some case, the most money. For me a representative’s role couldn’t be better described than by unashamedly plagiarising […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 30 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the Future of Local Government Review that is being undertaken by the Local Government Board and commenced in January 2022, I note concerns have been raised with me that, although the […]
Legilsative Council, Thursday 30 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the welcome announcement of expansion of PTAS assistance for residents on the Bass Strait Islands: 1 For Island residents who need to stay “off island” for an extended period who will […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, before I make my contribution I had prepared ahead of the debate to some degree, I thank and acknowledge those who briefed us today. They provided a very thorough and very helpful briefing, going through the various provisions and how they are applied […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST – the Government is requesting at least $340.5 million more than was budgeted last year to meet a range of cost pressures, the majority of which are operating. There is only one item that is capital – $7.9 million. A supplementary appropriation bill is not an appropriate – […]
Read More… from APPROPRIATION (FURTHER SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION FOR 2022-23) BILL 2023
Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I personally have no strong position on the matter of prayers being read in parliament at the start of each sitting day. A couple of reasons; one, I believe there is a significant difference between saying prayer and reading prayers. Also, I do acknowledge we […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the North West Transmission Line (NWT), Marinus Link (ML) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) decision on related recoverable costs and as noted during Government Business Scrutiny in 2022 and stated by […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 29 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the plan to build a new North West Support School to meet demand and improve facilities: 1. Is the decision to build a new NW Support School at Penguin to meet the […]
