Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021

Mr GAFFNEY on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Regarding policy statements relating to the 2021 election specifically the Investing in Quality Education and Schools Policy, the statement noted:

Since our election in 2014, we have employed more than 600 full-time additional education staff, including 259 teachers, 250 teacher assistants, 80 professional support staff, 42 school nurses and 45 administration staff. Questions to the honourable leader are:

(1) How many employees in each area listed above were appointed in each year - listed separately since 2014?

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Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021

Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) - I made an omission on the question on the notice paper this morning. Any members that may have been following may have noticed I did not add question 12 at the end. I did have that answer:

(12)(a) Does the Department of Education have an understanding of what RRE is being delivered in the private school sector; and

(b) if so,

(i) what is the breadth of these programs; and

(ii) how do these programs differ from what is occurring in State schools?

Answer

The Department of Education does not monitor or regulate the delivery of RREs in the non-government school sector.

Legislative Council Thursday 1 July, 2021

Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) - Madam Deputy President, I have an answer to Question No. 1 on the Notice Paper for the member for Murchison:

(1) Which public schools throughout Tasmania have delivered RRE?

Answer

All Government schools are required to deliver the Australian curriculum from prep to grade 10 and embed Respectful Relationship Education into learning, using the RRE framework and resource package developed by the Department of Education. The mode of delivery will vary according to each school’s individual context.

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Legislative Council Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Mr VALENTINE on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to assessment of a parent or parents seeking approval to home school their children -

(1) What aspects are considered in determining eligibility of a parent or parents to home school their child or children?

(2) Are other service providers or organisations such as Child Safety Service consulted? If so:

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Legislative Council Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Mr VALENTINE on behalf of Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to COVID-19 safe arrangements related to gatherings, I note that for indoor seated events where people have to be seated most of the time, the number of people that may be permitted at any time is up to the seating capacity of the premises in all seated areas and one person per two square metres in all unseated areas but no more than 2000 people. This has enabled the very welcome return to full capacity for theatres such as the Theatre Royal for performances and shows.

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Legislative Council Tuesday 29 June, 2021

Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

Regarding lactation support for women living on King Island:

1 Is access to a Lactation Consultant (LC) considered an essential service for postnatal women facing breastfeeding challenges;

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Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021

Ms WEBB, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

I refer to the occasional paper GST and the Commonwealth Grants Commission's assessment of health expenditure needs, specifically chart 3 on page 10, titled 'Assessed and GFF Actual Health Expenditure'. With regard to the 2019-20 year:

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Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021

Ms WEBB, on behalf Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

QUESTION

With regard to the commitment made during the election to introduce legislation to create a separate offence of non-fatal strangulation:

What is the proposed timeframe for introduction of this legislation?

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Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021

Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to patient accommodation at the North West Regional Hospital;

1. What accommodation options are available for patients, including antenatal, and their support person/s who live a significant distance from the NWRH, such as Circular Head, King Island and the West Coast, and need to be close to the hospital for care;

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Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021

Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

Regarding paramedics working in rural areas such as Circular Head and the West Coast who don’t live in the area and may have significant travel time between home and work, between 1-3 hours:

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Legislative Council Thursday 24 June, 2021

Ms RATTRAY, on behalf of Ms FORREST, question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

QUESTION:

With regard to the proposed upgrade to the Bass Highway at Leith:

1. Please provide copy of design concept(s) that was/were provided during any period of community consultation;

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

QUESTION:

With regard to funding to support the important work of Huntington’s Disease Tasmania (HDT), I acknowledge the current support of $15,000 per annum to enable the volunteer organisation to operate and the three case workers employed to assist with client care and advice.

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

On 29 April 2021 the Leader Tabled a response to a Petition related to medical services, particularly access to a general practitioners. I am aware that GP services are not the responsibility of State Government. In response to the petition then Minister for Health, Minister Courtney stated:

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to the North-West Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) trial due to complete in June/July this year:

1 What outcomes have been measured from this trial to date?
2 When will the decision regarding continuation of the ComRRS in the NW be made?

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

What are the vaccination rates, actual numbers and relevant percentages broken down by partly vaccinated (received first dose and fully vaccinated (received both doses) for:

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

1. Has the uptake of the QR code check in been monitored:

a. If so,

i. how are the compliance checks made;
ii. how often are checks (either scheduled or random) conducted; and
iii. what is the compliance rates with the implementation;

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

Questions:

With regard to the North West Maternity Services Review:
1 When was this review finalised;

2 When was it provided to the Minister:

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

QUESTION:

With regard to breaches of environmental regulations predominantly related to management of effluent at the Van Dairy VDL farms owned by Moonlake:

What actions have the EPA undertaken to assess the breaches?

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

QUESTION:

1. With regard to the assessment of animal welfare in agricultural operations:

a. How many employees/officers are engaged by the Department of Primary Industries to assess and investigate animal welfare concerns;
b. What qualifications does each employee/officer have relevant to the undertaking of this task;

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Legislative Council Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to workplace health and safely for workers at the Van Dairy VDL Farms owned by Moonlake:

1. Has the Department received any notifications of concerns regarding worker health and safety on the Van Dairy VDL Farms owned by Moonlake in Circular Head in the last 24 months;

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