Ms FORREST (Murchison) – When I first received a communication from an organisation called Bloodbikes Australia, I wondered what they were and what they did. The Australian Bloodbikes service is a volunteer group of motorcyclists nationwide, with the express purpose of transporting blood and medical supplies to and from areas where they are required, free […]
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You can listen to my Special Interest speech on Blood Bikes Australia here: A transcript of this speech is available at the link below: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I acknowledge the responses I received from the Deputy Leader and I will forward that information to the people directly impacted by that. I do appreciate such a prompt turnaround. It is appreciated by myself and by the constituents I am sure. I wish to […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023, specifically the proposed mandatory pre commitment card: 1. Has design of these cards been finalised;a. […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023, particularly the effects of the mandatory pre commitment card on government revenue: 1) When will […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023: 1. How many applications have been received from venues for licenses to operate EGMs? 2. […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023, specifically the proposed mandatory pre commitment card: 1. What is the proposed date for the […]
I welcome the announcement of Mr Hutchison declaring his candidacy for the May 6 election for the electorate of Murchison. I wish him all the best and look forward to engaging with him during this election period. An election is an important part of our democracy and gives the people of Murchison an opportunity to […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 23 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Mrs Hiscutt With regard to Hydro Tasmania’s three Basslink contracts, the Basslink Services Agreement (BSA), the Floating Facility Fee Instrument (FFFI) and the Basslink Facility Fee Swap (BFFS): Note 21 on page 68 of Hydro Tasmania’s 2022 […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 22 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Mrs Hiscutt With regard to the 29 hydro power stations currently operated by Hydro Tasmania: Question (1):What is the remaining useful life of each power station; Answer:Hydro Tasmania operates its hydro power stations and dams on a […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 22 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Mrs Hiscutt With regard to proposed reform in the energy sector and Marinus Link and Battery of the Nation (BotN) in an answer to a Question on Notice from Minister Barnett on 10 November 2022, stated: “The […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 22 March 2023 Ms FORREST asked the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Mrs Hiscutt With regard to proposed reform in the energy sector and Marinus Link Minister Barnett on 10 November 2022 in answer to a Question stated:“Project Marinus is expected to attract significant new generation in Tasmania which […]
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