State Growth North-west premises currently located at Marine Terrace in Burnie

Legislative Council Thursday 23 May, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER for the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: With regard to the State Growth North-west premises currently located at Marine Terrace in Burnie; 1. Were the specifications changed from those stated when Expressions of Interest opened late last year? […]

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State Growth – Burnie Premises – Leasing Arrangements

Legislative Council Wednesday 22 May, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT QUESTION: With regard to the Expression of Interest due to close in January 2019 for the State Growth North-West Premises at currently located at Marine Terrace in Burnie and due to renewal of the current lease, has […]

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Granville Harbour Wind Farm

Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May,2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding the Granville Harbour Wind Farm that is soon to commence construction – (1) Did either the state Government or the federal government provide any financial support, either directly or indirectly, to this project?  (2) If […]

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Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area – Reports

Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to access to and management of the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area – APCA – and current assessments required to enable access that are the responsibility of the state –  (1) What reports currently required […]

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Tasmanian Health Service – Maternity Services

Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT Regarding the Tasmanian Health Service maternity services provided at North West Regional Hospital and North West Private Hospital under contract –  (1) Has an ICT solution been implemented to permit direct uploading of the THS […]

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Ochre Health Services – Zeehan

 Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT  With regard to medical and pharmacy services provided in Zeehan –  (1) Is Ochre Health planning to continue providing services to Zeehan? (2) If Ochre Health is not providing ongoing services to Zeehan – […]

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Working Together for Three Year Olds (WT3) initiative

Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May, 2018 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Working Together for Three Year Olds (WT3) initiative:  1. When did the first group of children commence as part of the initiative? 2. How many placements are available across each […]

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Tasmanian Risk Management Fund

Legislative Council Tuesday 21 May, 2018 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT With regard to demands on the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund, Last year’s Budget paper Number 1 stated:  The expected overall increase in contributions for 2018-19 is mainly due to increases in both workers’ compensation […]

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Tasmania needs a vision and a plan to achieve it

My vision sees a Tasmania that is inclusive, safe, productive and vibrant where all Tasmanians are prosperous across happiness, wellbeing and financial measures. We value, protect and respect our natural environment for current and future generations and care for our land, sea and air as we share in and benefit from these precious assets. For […]

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Cut crime but let the judges judge

SEXUAL assault, especially when perpetrated against children, and violent crimes against any Tasmanians, particularly those in the front line providing services to us, is abhorrent and completely unacceptable. We must always act to address the horrific realities of those who are victims of such crime. Prevention should be our aim because regardless of the penalty […]

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