Legislative Council Tuesday 15 September, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the COVID-19 workplace safety arrangements in place for staff, paramedics and patients utilising the North West Regional Hospital, particularly the DEM waiting room and triage areas what specific measures are in place […]
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The Wynyard Show Society was recently successful in securing Federal funding from the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program. These funds in addition to financial support from the State Government and Tasmanian Community Fund have allowed the show society to undertake a substantial makeover of the historic Showground. A transcript of this speech is available here […]
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Debate over the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation will commence when Parliament resumes this week, but there are also other matters of interest to Tasmanians that need to be dealt with such as gambling tax rates and political donations. Ruth Forrest · ABC Hobart – Mornings with Leon Compton […]
The government’s Future Gaming Market policy, which should finally see the light of day this parliamentary session, includes, among others, two aims: to ensure returns from the gaming industry are shared appropriately among the industry, players and the government representing the community; and to continue to minimise harm caused by problem gambling The industry and […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I watched with great interest when the National Cabinet was putting this suggestion forward. Many in my electorate struggle financially at the best of times. Unemployment is high, it is getting higher under the impact of COVID-19. It frightens the pants off people […]
Legislative Council Tuesday 25 August, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I move – That the Legislative Council notes – (1) Family violence is evidenced by any of the following types of conduct committed by a person, directly or indirectly against that person’s spouse or partner: (a) economic abuse;(b) emotional abuse;(c) intimidation; […]
Legislative Council Thursday 27 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to public reports of a concerning workplace culture at Heritage Tasmania: 1. Is the Minister aware that a staff satisfaction survey was recently conducted by CPSU; […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for SPORT AND RECREATION, Ms HOWLETT COVID-19 has had a significant impact on to a number of businesses in our state. One sector particularly impacted is the gyms, particularly the small privately owned gyms around the state, where the restrictions that have been imposed on […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the number of ear, nose and throat – ENT – surgeries in Tasmania prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and further reductions made to assist with COVID-19 health planning – (1) Were the number […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 26 August, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT I note the Burnie Court Complex is not fit for purpose and for some time has been inadequate in providing appropriate access to justice and a safe workplace environment for people attending court and those who […]
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Tasmanians don’t need a return to schoolyard brawling at such a time in our history. For the first time in Tasmania, the Legislative Council is likely to have a majority of party affiliated members after the elections in Rosevears and Huon divisions. Nothing to worry about according to the Premier, that’s democracy at work. Effective […]
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Is the Legislative Council losing its ability to properly review legislation, with the growing number of party members in the Upper House? […]
Read More… from ABC Mornings with Leon Compton – Independents in the Upper House
