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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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 matters related to TasNetworks, in an answer to a Question on Notice from Minister Barnett on 10 November 2022, the Minister stated that…“without Marinus the […]
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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 new network service agreement between Hydro Tasmania and Basslink and noting the specific details of the agreement are not being sought in these questions: Question 1: How does the new network […]
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Legislative Council, 24 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I am pleased to follow the Leader, because I have a slightly different take on some things. It will not be a surprise to the Leader. Mr President, why does the Premier, and premiers before him, find it necessary to remind us in every […]
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Legislative Council, 24 March 2023 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Like others, I also welcome this bill. It is a bit sad that we are the last jurisdiction to do a formal recognition of carers. Being a carer is not a new thing. People have been caring for others for time immemorial, but it is welcome […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 23 March 2023 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the management of fish farms in Macquarie Harbour: (1) Is in-water net cleaning continuing to be used in these farms in Macquarie Harbour; (2) how is the waste including fish faeces and other […]
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The inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Proposed Hobart Stadium Feasibility Planning Process commences today You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno here: Ruth Forrest · TASMANIA TALKS 24032023 […]
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Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Madam Deputy President, I move – (1)That this House notes: (a) Huntington’s disease is an inherited degenerative neurological condition affecting the brain and central nervous system that results in the progressive loss of mental and physical capacities impacting affected individuals’ ability to walk, talk, eat, think and reason with death ensuing […]
