The state government’s recently released Revised Estimates Report was expected to reveal the estimated effects of the new mandatory pre-commitment card to cap player losses that occur when moderate risk and problem gamblers play the pokies. A fall in government revenue would indicate the likely fall in player losses – and be a welcome outcome. […]
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You can read my comments in The Advocate newspaper on Saturday 25 February 2023 regarding experiences high-profile whistleblowers and the real risks they take when they choose to report. “A person often pays with either being completely ostracised in their workplace or losing their employment,” she said. “Andrea has been very passionate about this issue and took that […]
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A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into the Tasmanian government’s proposal to build a multipurpose stadium at Macquarie Point has attracted a near-record number of submissions, with public hearings set to begin next month. The Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts, chaired by independent Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest, is looking at the feasibility planning for the stadium, which […]
Over 900 submissions have been received for the Legislative Council inquiry into the proposed stadium at Macquarie Point. Ruth Forrest · Tasmania Talks 23 – 02 – 2023 […]
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Submissions have now closed for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the State Liberal Government’s proposed stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. You can listen to my interview with Richard Perno to hear more about the Inquiry by clicking on the link below: Ruth Forrest · Tasmania Talks with Richard Perno […]
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The long and tortuous process of reforms to electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in the community provides an illuminating case study into public policy implementation. EGMs have always been subject to licensing arrangements and a limit on the numbers permitted. The dangers from open slather were recognised from the outset. The government’s proposed mandatory card arrangements, […]
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You can read my comments published in The Advocate newspaper on Saturday 11 February 2023 relating to a first-time expectant mother already in labour who was allegedly unable to give birth in Burnie due to staff shortages. “I was informed of one woman who was a private patient who had prolonged ruptured membranes, and she ended […]
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The Australian Medical Association have expressed concerns about maternity services on the North West Coast. You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings with Leon Compton […]
As the end of 2022 rapidly approaches, our community prepares for the festive season and for many, a break from work and time for family and reflection. After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic many people are feeling tired and feeling the pressure of rising costs of living, housing shortages, prolonged waiting times for healthcare […]
You can listen to two interviews on ABC radio in regard to the proposed AFL stadium here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings Ruth Forrest · ABC Hobart – Drive […]
A committee dominated by non-government MPs will hold an inquiry into plans for an AFL stadium at Macquarie Point. The inquiry was announced late Tuesday. “The Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts Committee is undertaking a targeted inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s process into the feasibility planning for a new sporting and event stadium in […]
In an illuminating answer on November 10th to my Question on Notice, Resources Minister Barnett gave a fresh insight into Hydro Tasmania. Without Marinus, Battery of the Nation (BotN) projects proposed by Hydro won’t proceed leaving Hydro struggling to maintain its “existing and ageing assets”, Minister Barnett revealed. The glory days of the first wave […]
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