Looking for answers as a regional community comes under the national spotlight

Let’s keep NW Tasmania on the national radar so that after this pandemic passes we can ensure this region has the social and financial support we deserve to ensure this region is lifted out of the higher than average poverty and disadvantage we have in this region. I will be particularly focused on ensuring this […]

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Ruth Forrest sends message of reassurance to North-West Coasters

Midwife and Member for Murchison Ruth Forrest has reached out to the North-West community to reassure them that their fears are normal and that medical care is available. “I absolutely understand that people are fearful and concerned,” she said. “It’s normal to feel scared.” Ms Forrest said it was important for Coasters to be gracious […]

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Coronavirus outbreak makes it crucial to stay home this Easter

With the outbreak of coronavirus in the North West the next 14 days are crucial because it can take this long for the symptoms to be evident for anyone exposed, Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest said. “That is why it is so very important we follow all the rules to protect everyone in the community for […]

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NWPH reinstates two senior midwives amid backlash

A decision to re-instate two senior midwives recently stood down from Burnie’s North West Private Hospital has been welcomed. However, Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest said it should not have been allowed to happen in the first place. “I am very pleased to see these midwives re-instated, and we need to be sure such a decision […]

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Redpa Football Club – Good Sports Award

Tuesday 17 March, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, late last year, a community-minded and exceptional local football club won the Good Sports Club of the Year for 2019. The Redpa Football Club from far north-west Tasmania in my electorate of Murchison was crowned Good Sports Club of the Year. The club received this […]

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Adjournment speech – Ruth’s comments on the adjournment of Parliament

Legislative Council Thursday 26 March 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise to speak on adjournment because we will not return until the end of August. I am unsure of plans for the Legislative Council elections, but it may be that this is the member for Rosevears’ last sitting day with us. While […]

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COVID-19 VIRUS EMERGENCY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL 2020

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I thank the Leader for arranging the briefing for us. It is a bit frustrating at times that we spend a lot of time on these things, but this is an important bill. We have had very limited time to look at it […]

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Mediation – Settlement Conditions

Legislative Council Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Ms FORREST to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT My question follows-up on questions asked related to the practice/process around settlements reached, generally following a process of mediation leading up to the decision to offer, and accept, a settlement between an aggrieved party, whether a […]

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