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 […]
Ruth Forrest MLC welcomes the election of Independent Meg Webb to the Legislative Council in electorate of Nelson […]
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MILLIONS of dollars are being promised by all sides of politics leading up to May 18. From small community organisations desperate for funds to large infrastructure projects, there almost seems to be an unlimited supply. Some promises are actually re-announced funding commitments. We have seen a National Party Senator promise money as though it was […]
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Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I rise to speak on a number of matters raised over the last two weeks during various stages of the debate on the Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018. I commence by restating my support for the legislative reform. I am pleased with all the work done […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 10 April 2019 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, we all look forward to hearing good stories with happy endings, especially in these turbulent times, but we need to keep in touch with reality. The annual State of the State speeches have been a bit of a rallying cry for the […]
If legendary poet Virgil was writing today, he wouldn’t be warning us to beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Instead he’d be telling us to be wary of politicians showering us with money. Our money. “I hear what you’re saying”, is a familiar response. “But any extra money from Canberra must benefit us, surely? We should […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 10 April 2019 Ms FORREST – Mr President, I support the bill. I want to make some comments on it and talk about some of my concerns about getting access to mental health care when people are requiring this level of treatment. The Mental Health Bill, when it was introduced in Tasmania […]
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 9 April, 2019 Ms FORREST – Mr President, I recently attended a reception to celebrate the return of some historic items to Queenstown, including a beautiful necklace previously owned by Marion Sticht, the wife of Robert Sticht, a former mine manager for Mount Lyell mine. Robert Carl Sticht worked for the […]
Ruth Forrest MLC speaks about concerns with the Tasmanian Health System […]
CRITICAL CONDITION: Independent Murchison MLC Ruth Forrest says in light of the critical challenges facing Tasmania’s health system “it is time to take a step back, think and plan strategically about acute health services for this state before we keep spending on facilities unlikely to meet future demand”. Tasmanian health services are on the critical […]
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Bailey, Sue TASMANIAN MLC Ruth Forrest says it is a “disgrace” that teenagers with serious mental illnesses do not have appropriate treatment facilities in the state. Ms Forrest said she was aware of a young person who had been sent to Melbourne for treatment that could not be provided in Tasmania after “languishing” in a […]
Legislative Council Thursday 11 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT In regard to the section of the Ridgley Highway between Ridgley and Waratah intersection: 1. Are repairs and maintenance of sections of the highway that were conducted last year, failing and requiring further repair […]
