Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 My response to the following motion: Ms WEBB (Nelson) (by leave) – Mr President, I move – Noting the significant impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the lives of Tasmanians, and given the emergency response by the Tasmanian Government including Coronavirus related expenditure, legislative and public policy developments, […]
Legilative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mr President, I had intended to make this contribution earlier this year or even late last year but missed the opportunity. Since then, the lives and livelihoods of so many people have been turned upside down, none more so than the many in small-to-medium businesses and those employed in […]
Publicly funded education is fundamental to the promotion of a civil and just society. Why is access to early education and care not considered in the same vein? Public policy should always aim for equity, target vulnerable and disadvantaged families and children and support women’s participation in the workforce, thus leading to increased productivity. […]
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Ruth Forrest MLC and Lawyer Greg Barnes discuss border restrictions, the winding back of govenment support and the likelihood of a post-Covid baby boom or divorce boom with Leon Compton on ABC Mornings Friday Forum […]
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The task ahead, the economic “fight of our lives”, requires understanding of current challenges before designing a recovery plan for the post pandemic world. All states will be facing similar problems. New ways of thinking and responding are necessary. The need for change has to be understood, as do the challenges. Hopefully our new pragmatic […]
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My latest Newsletter is now available. Much has changed since my last update, but I have continued to serve the people of Murschison both virtually, and now in person as my office is now open to the public again. Please feel free to share this link with your contacts who might be interested, or come into the office […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise to raise the important health matter and to raise awareness of a condition that has been a silent killer, one which can be easily managed or serious complications avoided if people are aware they have the condition. This condition is haemochromatosis. […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – I believe this question will probably have answers that will be sent back. We will put this one on the record as well, in case late entries arrived for correction. This is a follow-up […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – There may not be answers to these questions, but I want to put them on the record. The Economic and Fiscal Update Report dated May 2020, page 19 in particular, estimates the decrease in […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – The additional funding for mental health services from both State and Federal Government is welcome in light of the additional impacts on COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of many Tasmanians. 1 What […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – Reserve Bank Governor Lowe’s announced on 19 March 2020 that the Reserve Bank is prepared to purchase Australian Government Securities – AGS – and securities issued by the state and territories central borrowing authorities, […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to acute inpatient mental health care in the North West region, I note the bed capacity at Spencer Clinic has been reduced to promote and support social distancing and COVID-19 safe care.1 […]
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