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 […]
Legislative Council Thursday 7 May, 2020 I asked a number of questions in Parliament on Thursday, 7 May in relation to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. Answers were provided to all but four of those questions and they have previously been published here on my website. The remaining responses have now […]
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Starting from June 15 (subject to Public Health advice) we have an opportunity as Tasmanians to holiday at home without the crowds from mainland Australia! Let’s explore our beautiful State and enjoy what we have to offer here. No need for long plane trips, hours waiting at airports, queues or deadlines! Let’s enjoy the wonderful […]
Like many Tasmanians I was disappointed to hear that Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejected an independent tribunal’s findings recommending that a Victoria Cross be awarded to Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean. I have written to Prime Minister Morrison asking him to reconsider. The letter can be viewed here. […]
As COVID19 restrictions begin to ease, what does this mean when it comes to the way we move around within Tasmania and how we interact with others? Here is some useful information to assist […]
Some staff of the North-West Regional Hospital (NWRH) remain concerned about the handling of the recent COVID-19 outbreak which saw the hospital close for deep cleaning, and are calling for a Federal led independant commission into why such a larger outbreak occurred. […]
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Some of the common areas where people ordinarily come together for celebration, support or comfort, have been severely impacted in recent times. Here is some information on what the easing of COVID19 restrictions mean for weddings and funerals […]
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As part of the Tasmanian Government’s staged approach to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Stage 1 which commences on 18 May 2020 allows restaurants and cafes to re-open for ‘dine in’ customers with some restrictions in place. What does this mean for these businesses and patrons? Some information is available here […]
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An upper house politician has called on her colleagues to have an honest conversation about the state of Tasmania’s tax system. Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest on Saturday said she does not have all the answers, but it is clear there are inefficiencies and vast inequity in the state’s revenue streams. She said that under the […]
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An independent upper house member believes now is the time to genuinely consider tax reform and design changes to the state’s tax system. Responding to Treasury’s May budget update on Friday, Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest said tax revenue would drop 25 per cent next year as a result of the economic downturn and tax […]
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The Tasmanian Government is implementing a staged approach in the lifting of restrictions so that we can continue to reduce the risk of CIVIC-19 to the community. Stage 1 commences on 18 May, with Stage 2 commencing on 15 June (subject to Public Health advice). What does this mean for the ways in which we […]
