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 […]
Read More… from COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (No.2) 2020
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 […]
Read More… from Covid19 Questions – 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 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 […]
The Tasmanian Parliament has been recalled. A second Covid19 Bill will be presented today […]
Read More… from ABC Breakfast with Belinda King – Recall of Parliament
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news and be of concern in our community. We all need to do our bit to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Whilst current cases are linked to the NWRH – we know there have been cases in the North West community. I have some important messages for you all […]
I have been hearing from a number of people that they are having difficulties downloading the app. I am in no way a tech expert! That level of skill is way above my pay grade – however here are a few tips which may be of assistance gleaned through my own research. Ruth’s Troubleshooting Tips […]
Ruth Forrest MLC comments on the news that Tasmania Police found no evidence of an ‘illegal’ dinner party on the North West Coast […]
We know today there are 3 positive cases of COVID-19 that have been detected in recent testing in our community. Whilst the cases are linked to the NWRH – they are in our community. I have some important messages for you all and we are all relying on each other to prevent further cases and […]
The NWPH maternity services are still being deeply cleaned and restocked and staffed and therefore are NOT open yet. All women due to birth soon should be re-locating to Launceston to ensure timely access to care and a full range of maternity services. The LGH provide an excellent maternity service and are working hard to […]
An update on the Government’s response to Covid-19 in the portfolio area of Trade has been provided by the Minister which you may find useful. You can access the update here […]
