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 […]
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Mr President, in Tasmania we have just enjoyed Ten Days on the Island. This year’s event was held over three weekends, with four days in the north-west, three in the north and three in the south, with some installations extended across that period. I acknowledge the fantastic work […]
Legislative Council Tuesday 9 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the recent decision by the Department of State Growth to discontinue the direct bus route from Strahan to Hobart due to low passenger numbers: 1) What are the actual passenger numbers […]
Hon Ruth Forrest MLC speaks about the recent reception to celebrate the return to Queenstown of the necklace owned by Marion Sticht and other historic items […]
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Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to resignations, terminations or end-of-contract circumstances impacting on turnover of medical staff for the North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital, Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital – (1) How many specialist […]
Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the aerial spraying of herbicides on forestry plantations – (1) What measures are taken to prevent drift onto neighbouring properties, particularly their roofs, where water is captured as drinking water? (2) How close […]
Hon Ruth Forrest MLC discusses legislation currently being debated in the Legislative Council […]
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Legislative Council Wednesday 3 April, 2019 Ms FORREST QUESTION to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the Conveyance Allowance Air Travel available to students living on a Bass Strait Island and attending an educationally appropriate school on mainland Tasmania or Australia – 1) What is the current policy; […]
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Legislative Council Tuesday 2 April, 2019 Ms FORREST QUESTION to the LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the rights of volunteers working in government organisations including the Tasmanian Fire Service, Tasmanian Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmanian State Emergency Services – 1. What are the policies and procedures for investigating […]
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Ruth Forrest MLC discusses the current debate surrounding legislation to make the recording of gender on birth certificates optional […]
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