Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to specialist outpatient, medical services and clinics – (1) What is the time frame for reopening outpatient specialist clinics for – (a) each speciality […]
Legislative Council Thursday 4 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to the resumption of elective surgery in Tasmania, noting that many hospitals on the mainland are requiring all elective surgery patients to have a COVID-19 test and self-isolate from the time of […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – I appreciate the answer to the previous question on gender equality training. It seems like there is an awful lot of programs that women can attend. I am interested also – and I can […]
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For every dollar received this year, Tasmania will spend $1.29. Spending on health will help, says Ruth Forrest NEVER waste a crisis. It’s a hackneyed phrase for sure, but it accurately sums up the sentiment of people I talk to. We need to take advantage of new opportunities as we rebuild and not squander any […]
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It was pleasing to hear the Prime Minister announce a continuation of the National Cabinet following its success as a decision-making forum during the pandemic. A continuation of cooperative federalism will be needed to ensure recovery of state government finances and is crucial to service delivery at the coalface. The plight of state governments has […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – 1. With regard to the Independent Inquiry into the Covid-19 outbreak at the NWRH, will the Report of the Independent Panel be made public? I will await the advice of the Independent Review Panel […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT – With regard to the promotion of gender equality in the State Service; 1. What specific programs and measures have been taken to promote gender equality throughout the State Service;2. What training and education programs […]
Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mrs HISCUTT – Mr President, the member for Murchison also asked about an independent investigation inquiry into the North West Regional Hospital COVID-19 outbreak. She asked about the terms of reference for the inquiry, when it would be, and whether State Service employees would be empowered to provide evidence […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mrs HISCUTT – Mr President, the member for Murchison asked a series of questions regarding COVID-19-positive cases reported since 19 April 2020. This answer is as at 25 May 2020 – (1) There have been 35 positive COVID-19 cases with notification dates on/or after 19 April 2020. (2) Twenty-five. […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mrs HISCUTT – Mr President, the member for Murchison asked five questions about the reopening of the North West Regional Hospital and the North West Private Hospital in Burnie. The questions were about protocols regarding movement of inpatients between the two hospitals, staffing levels at the North West Regional […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 June, 2020 Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery – Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) – Mr President, during the last sitting, the member for Murchison asked four questions and I would like to take this opportunity to read the answers to those questions into Hansard. The answer to this question by […]
Small to medium businesses drive the economy in the regions. I would like to recognise many of the long standing businesses of Circular Head who continue to serve their community. A transcript of this speech is available here on my website: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/special-interest […]
