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 […]
The following answers to questions asked in Parliament on Thursday 7 May, 2020 have been recieved from the Minister for Disability Services and Community Development. The questionos are in relation to NDIS Services during COVID-19 […]
Community testing for COVID-19 is more important than ever as we begin to take gradual steps to re-open businesses and activities within our community. The mobile testing bus will be visiting the West Coast again soon to ensure that residents have the opportunity to be tested. More information is available here […]
COVID Safe Workplaces are vital as we reopen, businesses and all workplaces operate in ways that keep all workers safe and minimise the risk of a Covid-19 outbreak. WorkSafe Tasmania has many excellent resources to assist and you can view these here […]
The Tasmanian Government has developed a staged approach to lifting the current COVID-19 restrictions. These will be gradual, carefully monitored changes with safeguards in place. As the Premier stated – we want to “Glide out not sawtooth out” and this is designed to hopefully avoid a second wave of infections and a second lockdown if […]
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I reckon you know by now that having a nasal swab may not be the most fun you will have in your week (though it might be, depending on your week!!) but from a nurse’s perspective I would like to offer a few tips to assist in making this a “reasonably painless and easy” for […]
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I have had a number of questions asked via a recent Facebook post and have shared the answers here. As promised, I have followed up on those which had answers outstanding. Your updated COVID-19 related Questions Answered – 11 May 2020 […]
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I have had a number of questions asked via a recent Facebook post and thought I would post below the answers I have to date. There are others you may have so feel free to ask – there are still some I am awaiting clarification and specific details on. I will update as these answers […]
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Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I acknowledge the comments from the member for Elwick on a number of areas I was intending to cover, so I will not go into quite as much detail as I might have done. From the outset I acknowledge this has obviously been quite complex legislation. That is why […]
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Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I apologise to members, but I want to make a brief contribution on the adjournment. During debate on the COVID-19 bill last week, I raised some of the unfortunate matters that have been affecting nursing staff. Unfortunately the issue continues. I appeal to all members, and to the Leader […]
