Constantly changing the story about why we need Marinus does little to make it sound convincing or credible. In 2016 a single cable was proposed as a back-up after Basslink failed. That sounded reasonable. Before any further details arrived, someone figured out if the Australian Government were going to pay, why stop at one, why […]
I will state at the outset to ensure all listening have a clear understanding of my position. I fully support our own Tasmanian Team. I also am not averse to the construction of a new purpose built stadium. I am a North Melbourne supporter and have been to many AFL games in Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 24 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I wish to make a statement on the adjournment regarding the latest response from the Leader to my questions relating to the all weather safe harbour at Grassy on King Island. In my most recent question I reiterated previous advice the Leader had […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 22 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – (1) That the Legislative Council Select Committee Report on Production of Documents (No. 5 of 2021) be referred to the Legislative Council Standing Orders Committee. (2) That the Standing Orders Committee give consideration to an appropriate dispute resolution process that […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 17 August 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT To follow-up on my adjournment speech on 30 May my questions is: 1. Will or has the Attorney General and Minister for Justice work with the Burnie City Council to ensure FCFCOA matters can be […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 17 August 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In response to a question I asked in March this year regarding the construct an all-weather safe harbour on King Island which I continue to maintain it does not currently have, the Leader informed me […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I tend to focus my contribution strongly on the content of the bill as we have many other opportunities to speak about the related matters. I will do an abridged version of some matters the member for Nelson covered as to why we […]
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The proposed Marinus Link is not the only path to our electricity salvation. Just who is controlling the energy narrative? Just who is running the place these days? Many would expect the government and Minister for Energy Guy Barnett to control the narrative, however, it’s become part of Tasmanian folklore that Hydro always pulls the […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 August 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I intend to speak briefly to this report. I also note that I have a significant hearing impairment at the moment. If members have questions or make comments, I will more than likely not be able to hear you. If there is anything urgent you […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 August 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to individuals experiencing harassment and threats or perceptions of threats of violence or incitement to violence through the use of social media or other online technology; 1. What avenues are available to an individual […]
Guy Barnett will need to explain how the interconnector will help deliver services for the state, writes Ruth Forrest The proposed $4bn Marinus interconnector will foreshadow a second wave of hydro industrialisation, will lower power prices, and fill the government’s coffers to the brim so we can house everyone in need, provide timely health care […]
