Bulk-billing is “on life support” in rural and regional Tasmania due to an “atrocious” lack of federal funding for general practice, the state’s peak doctors’ body says. It comes after an upper house committee released its final report into rural health services, following an extensive inquiry. The committee, chaired by independent Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest, […]
Legislative Council, Thursday 17 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, this bill seeks to address the issues related to workload and good governance in this parliament. I agree, there have been issues in the recent past that have highlighted these matters. However, there are issues other than an increase in the numbers of […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Cam River Bridge that was damaged in a recent flooding event, I note ongoing monitoring of this bridge is occurring on and around the bridge following the repair work as works […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Are antenatal classes being offered face to face; 1.1 If so, in which hospitals/facilities; 2 What is the schedule of routine care provided by the Child Health and Parenting Services (CHAPs) nurses listed by: […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 In light of a new wave of COVID-19 infections and new strains of the virus; will the Government review and amend air quality regulations for indoor areas be reviewed and amended to require air […]
Legislative Council, Wednesday 16 November 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT 1 Will the Government provide the requested $150k for the West Coast Council to develop a housing plan for the West Coast; anda. If so, when? 2 Will higher density, apartment living be supported in […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, it is my pleasure to speak to this report and I particularly thank all those who provided evidence by way of written submissions and verbal evidence to the committee. Their valuable insights and varied experiences within health care in rural and regional Tasmania […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I thank the member for Prosser for bringing this motion to the Chamber. The benefit that men’s sheds bring to the mental health and wellbeing of many men across Tasmania and Australia is well understood. While many people think that men’s sheds are places where […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 15 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President. Most, if not all, members would know that the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) is an integral part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). The CWP works for the better representation of women in legislatures and the furtherance of gender equality across the Commonwealth. […]
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Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I commend the Government on continuing to broadly consider the welfare of animals. Animals are voiceless. Whilst many of them are able to communicate in many ways, including chooks – and I love our chooks; they are quite mad but I do love them – […]
You can listen to my Special Interest speech on the CWP’s Stepping Up event 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 25 October 2022 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – I reiterate comments made by others with regard to the value of neighbourhood houses and community houses, whatever they are called in the region. They provide a vital service to a community and sometimes they are the absolute backstop of the community when there is […]
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