THERE are 356 new social housing properties scheduled for construction over the next 12 to 18 months. But only 285 social housing properties have been built in the region over the past five years. According to information tabled in the Legislation Council last week at the request of Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest, 79 of […]
I asked a number of questions relating to the 2022-23 Budget in Parliament and the Government provided the following answers: Risk_Management_Fund Fiscal_Action_Strategy Imputed_Rents […]
The Workplace Protection Legislation is before the Legislative Council today. You can listen to my intentions in regard to my amendments to this legislation and view the transcript below: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings – Workplace Protection Legislation Transcript […]
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Legislative Council, Thursday 25 August 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Government’s policies around access to affordable and accessible housing: 1 How many houses have been constructed in each North West Local Government Area in the last five years for social housing reported […]
Wynyard’s “Iconic As” Tulip Festival celebrates its 30 anniversary this year, and is set to explode with colour and fun at Gutteridge Gardens, on the banks of the beautiful Inglis River on October 8 […]
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Legislative Council, Tuesday 23 August 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to shipping services for King Island – 1. What consideration or investigation has been undertaken in the last five (5) years by the Government or TasPorts regarding the possible transition to a private operator […]
Legislative Council, Tuesday 23 August 2022 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to shipping services for King Island – retail fuel prices are usually 40-45 cents higher on average on King Island than in regional Tasmania. During the last 6 months the average retail fuel price […]
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Parliament is set to resume after being prorogued back in July, and the Police Offences Amendment (Workplace Protection) Bill is expected to be considered. You can listen to my chat with Mel Bush here: Ruth Forrest · ABC Mornings […]
Rather than throwing barbs at one another, our leaders would be better off explaining the ongoing role of Basslink, its costs and benefits and who’s paying for it, writes Ruth Forrest. A BREAK from parliamentary sittings always provides an opportunity to engage with the electorate and discuss issues of concern. Questions relating to electricity are […]
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LEGISLATIVE Council members are frustrated by a decision to again prorogue State Parliament leading to proceedings across both houses of government to a standstill. Premier Jeremy Rockliff prorogued parliament to allow a new sitting member for Franklin to be present in the House of Assembly, with Parliament to sit again on August 16. The move […]
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