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 […]
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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