The vilification of health professionals on social media has far reaching implications for those working in that field. Ruth Forrest MLC asks that all community leaders stand up for our health care workers and that we all offer our support rather than criticism at this difficult time. A transcript of this speech is also available […]
The Tasmanian Government’s social and economic support packages are unprecedented in the history our State. These Package comprises initiatives to support health, businesses and jobs, households and individuals, and the community. Here is a comprhensive update on the Tasmanian Social and Economic Support Measures […]
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As of Monday 4 May, additional COVID-19 restrictions were lifted on the North West CoastBut what does this actually mean? More information here […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, here is my chance to talk on this one. Following my comments on my concern about passing that bill with its third reading tonight, this House has been treated with an enormous amount of disrespect. Governments past and present are slow learners with […]
Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I make a couple of comments at the outset. It is disappointing we are dealing with this legislation all in one day, and dealing with it after only getting it for first sight yesterday morning. I appreciate the briefings we had yesterday afternoon […]
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Last week in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. Here is an additional response which I received in relation to a question about the North-West COVID-19 outbreak: Question – Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 […]
Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 Ms FORREST to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding the North West COVID-19 outbreak:1 For those in mandated quarantine either as COVID-19 positive individuals and/or as a NWRH NWPH related worker;a) How was/is the mental health and welfare of these people assessed and supported; […]
ADJOURNMENT⎯ A Motion was made (Mrs Hiscutt) and the Question was proposed, that the Council will at its rising adjourn until 10.00 o’clock am on Friday 8 May 2020.Ruth Forrest MLC proposed that the Council adjourn until 11.00am Thursday 7 May. […]
Second Reading speech – COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 The transcript of this speech can be read here: https://ruthforrest.com.au/parliament/speeches/legislation […]
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Murchison independent MLC Ruth Forrest has spoken out strongly against internet trolls who she has blamed for vilifying health care workers on the North-West Coast. During a debate in the Legislative Council on Thursday night, Ms Forrest said North-West health workers and community members had felt maligned by people from other areas of the state, […]
Yesterday in Parliament I asked a number of questions relating to COVID19 in Tasmania and in the North-West in particular. You can view the questions and the responses from the Government here: Covid19 related questions – Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 […]
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Legislative Council Thursday 30 April, 2020 Ms FORREST to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION 1 – COVID19 cases in Tasmania 1. Where in Tasmania was the first identified case of COVID-19?2. What was the source of COVID-19 transmission that led to the virus arriving in NW Tasmania?3. Were there […]
