Letter of Response – Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Back in May I wrote to Prime Minister Scott Morrison to express my disappointment in the rejection of an independent tribunal’s findings recommending that a Victoria Cross be awarded to Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean. The letter can be viewed here. I have recieved a reponse from Mr Morrison and it can be viewed here  […]

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Tasmanian government’s quarantine exemption process comes under scrutiny

A former Tasmanian man who was not granted an exemption to the state’s quarantine rules to attend his father’s funeral has been left angered and disappointed by the fact interstate workers were allowed in to complete a hotel project. Boarding a flight from Canberra to Launceston in March, Mathew Kenna found out his application for […]

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Tasmanian government’s quarantine exemption process comes under scrutiny

A former Tasmanian man who was not granted an exemption to the state’s quarantine rules to attend his father’s funeral has been left angered and disappointed by the fact interstate workers were allowed in to complete a hotel project. Boarding a flight from Canberra to Launceston in March, Mathew Kenna found out his application for […]

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION(REGULATORY REFORM AMENDMENTS) BILL 2020 

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I understand the bill before us today is part of a series of further reforms to improve the performance of the state’s planning approvals process, although we are assured that it is not broken. I note that this matter has been considered by […]

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Breastfeeding rates in Tasmania

Legislative Council Thursday 25 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to breastfeeding rates in Tasmania and related data: 1 Does the Government recognise and promote the benefits of breastfeeding? 2 What are the breastfeeding rates for Tasmania for each of the last 10 […]

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Safe and secure housing victims of family violence

Legislative Council Thursday 25, June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to safe and secure housing for victims of family violence when escaping a violent and/or unsafe living arrangement on the North West Coast: 1. How many properties are available in each Local Government […]

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Gender equality in the State Service

Legislative Council Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In answer to previous questions I asked regarding the promotion of gender equality in the State Service I was provided with extensive answers related to work being done to support the advancement of women in […]

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