Non-Fatal Strangulation Offence

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms WEBB, on behalf Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION With regard to the commitment made during the election to introduce legislation to create a separate offence of non-fatal strangulation: What is the proposed timeframe for introduction of this legislation? […]

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North West Regional Hospital – Patient Accommodation

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to patient accommodation at the North West Regional Hospital; 1. What accommodation options are available for patients, including antenatal, and their support person/s who live a significant distance […]

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Ambulance Tasmania – Paramedic Shifts and Travel Times in Remote Areas

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Questions: Regarding paramedics working in rural areas such as Circular Head and the West Coast who don’t live in the area and may have significant travel time between home and […]

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Proposed upgrade to Bass Highway at Leith

Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021 Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: With regard to the proposed upgrade to the Bass Highway at Leith: 1. Please provide copy of design concept(s) that was/were provided during any period of community consultation; […]

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Huntington’s Disease Tasmania (HDT)

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: With regard to funding to support the important work of Huntington’s Disease Tasmania (HDT), I acknowledge the current support of $15,000 per annum to enable the volunteer organisation to operate and the three case […]

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North-West Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS)

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the North-West Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) trial due to complete in June/July this year: 1 What outcomes have been measured from this trial to date?2 When will the decision regarding continuation […]

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Van Dairy VDL Farms effluent management

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: With regard to breaches of environmental regulations predominantly related to management of effluent at the Van Dairy VDL farms owned by Moonlake: What actions have the EPA undertaken to assess the breaches? […]

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Van Dairy VDL Farms Animal Welfare

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: 1. With regard to the assessment of animal welfare in agricultural operations: a. How many employees/officers are engaged by the Department of Primary Industries to assess and investigate animal welfare concerns;b. What qualifications does […]

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