Hon Ruth Forrest MLC discusses the future of midwifery services following the news of the closure of the Launceston birthing centre […]
ABC Radio Launceston – Midwifery Services
Political donations – the need for change
Major parties claim to be open and transparent and that donations received don’t impact on decisions they make. Tasmanians want to know who has the ear of Government and be aware of the potential influencers on parties and candidates. No-one believes significant amounts of money are given by interested persons and groups without an expectation […]
ABC Mornings – Assistance for fire affected West Coasters and Political Donations
Ruth Forrest MLC talks with Leon Compton about the challenges West Coast residents have faced trying to access assistance following the recent fires, and also the disclosure of political donations […]
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HOSPITAL television rates will be on the table when parliament returns in March.
Murchison Independent MLC Ruth Forrest will raise questions about contracts which require patients to pay upwards of $8 per day to watch television in Tasmanian hospitals. Ms Forrest said the Tasmanian Liberals need to stop blaming past governments and act to support convalescing residents. “To those who say it is a ‘first world’ problem or […]
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Politics of fear and prejudice
THE politics of fear and prejudice are being used around the country and world. In more recent times, this approach is being rejected. People claim they can’t trust politicians, stating they are only in it for their own gain, they don’t follow up on promises or commitments and they revert to fear-mongering to win elections. […]
ABC Radio Launceston – GP Services
A Circular Head GP has been asked to leave the country, putting pressure on the delivery of local medical services […]
Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018
Legislative Council Thursday 29 November, 2018 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, I choose to use this lectern because the people to whom I want to speak are the people at the back of our Chamber. Mr President, this has been a really difficult couple of weeks for all of us. But our frustrations, difficulties […]
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Consideration and Noting – Government Administration Committee A – Acute Health Services – Second Interim Report
Legislative Council Tuesday 27 November, 2018 Ms FORREST – Mr President, I will speak only briefly on this report. As the member for Hobart said, the report speaks for itself and I encourage members to read it. It contains a great deal of very relevant information. I will speak to a few aspects of it. […]
Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018
Legislative Council 29 November, 2018 Adjournment Speech – Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018 […]
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ABC Mornings – Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018
Briefings are currently being received in relation to the Justice and Related Legislation (Marriage Amendments) Bill 2018 […]
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Roadworks – Murchison Highway Upgrades
Legislative Council Thursday 22 November, 2018 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT In answer to a previous question regarding the deterioration in condition to recently upgraded sections of the Murchison Highway, the Leader responded – The cause of the rapid surface deterioration is not yet clear and […]
TT-Line – Cost of Community Service Obligation
Legislative Council Thursday 22 November 2018 Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT The TT-Line Company’s 2017-18 annual report states on page 75, under Note E5, Community Service Obligation, that – […]
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