Questions

Published: 21 June 2018

Legislative Council Thursday 14 June, 2018

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

Regarding the successful extension of high schools to include years 11 and 12 in many high schools around the state -

(1) What plans does the Government have to work with TasTAFE to provide outreach services to offer courses to increase capacity and access to vocational education and transition into the workforce in regional areas?

Published: 20 June 2018

Legislative Council Tuesday 12 June, 2018

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

With regard to the King Island shipping service provided by Bass Island Line - this is a repeat of a question I asked a few weeks ago because that part was not answered -

(1) Since the commencement of the John Duigan -

Published: 29 May 2018

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 May 2018

John Duigan Sailing Schedule

Port of Grassy - Fertiliser Shed and Operating Hours

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

(1) With regard to the King Island shipping service provided by Bass Island Line, since the commencement of the John Duigan -

Published: 20 November 2017

Legislative Council Tuesday 14 November 2017

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

With regard to the new interim vessel TasPorts have put into service under the Bass Island Line, or BIL -

(1) Does TT-Line have in play any plans, or is it possible that TT-Line will be using this vessel to ship freight? If so, will this influence the choice of which Victorian port the BIL service will use?

Published: 16 October 2017

Legislative Council Thursday 28 September

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

With regard to Sustainable Timber Tasmania and the recent sale of a forestry right covering hardwood plantations on 29 000 hectares -

(1) Who is the legal owner or owners of the land?

(2) What is the total area covered by the forestry right?

Published: 04 October 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 27 September 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Madam Acting President, if the Government, particularly the Treasurer, was so appalled by the alleged release of committee documents and disclosure of confidential committee deliberations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts, why has the Treasurer not put a motion to the House of Assembly along the lines of the motion placed on the Legislative Council Notice Paper, that being -

Published: 04 October 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 27 September 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Thank you, Madam Acting President. That did not entirely answer the question, but I might just rephrase it and put it again in terms of where we are at with pain specialists on the north-west.

My further question to the Acting Leader: I refer to Hydro Tasmania and the Basslink Services Agreement. Basslink Pty Ltd's parent, the Keppel Infrastructure Trust, told the Singapore Stock Exchange on 14 August 2017 that -

Published: 04 October 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 27 September 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Tasmanians with chronic pain require regular and often frequent access to pain specialists. Many north-west and west coast residents have to travel to Hobart to access this care. Those suffering chronic pain should be able to access specialist care closer to their homes due to the chronic nature of their condition and the exacerbation of their symptoms when required to travel long distances to access this care.

Published: 04 October 2017

Legislative Council Thursday 21 September 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

With regard to recent demands made by TasWater to many small business in north-west Tasmania regarding upgrades and enhancements to the treatment of trade waste -

Published: 03 October 2017

Legislative Council Thursday 24 August 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

With regard to the state-owned plantations estate -

(1) How many hectares will be retained for future sawlog production?

Published: 03 October 2017

Legislative Council Thursday 24 August 2017

Ms FORREST question to ACTING LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

(1) With regard to the 29 000 hectares of plantations earmarked for imminent sale -

(a) How much of the 29 000 hectares of hardwood plantations up for sale were established and maintained using funds provided by the federal government since the mid-1980s?

(b) How many were established with internal funds from Forestry Tasmania and how many were acquired from Gunns' receivers or liquidator?

Published: 23 August 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 August 2017

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

Regarding the upgrade of the Bass Highway bypass at Wynyard, what provisions have been made resulting from the installation of the York Street, Bass Highway junction roundabout to enable safe access to York Street from buses exiting the Wynyard Bus Lines depot on York Street, noting the limited visibility of vehicles exiting the Bass Highway onto York Street travelling in an easterly direction?

Published: 23 August 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 23 August 2017

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

Regarding water quality in Queenstown, including the water that flows into Macquarie Harbour -

(1) Has any testing of the water that leaves the Mount Lyell mine site and runs through the town been conducted?

Published: 16 August 2017

Legislative Council Wednesday 16 August 2017

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

Mr Deputy President, I have a question to the Acting Leader for the Treasurer as shareholder minister for Sustainable Timber Tasmania, formerly Forestry Tasmania. Regarding the impending sale of 29 000 hectares of plantations -

Published: 16 March 2017

Legislative Council Thursday 16 March 2017

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN [2.40 p.m.]

With regard to the care of vulnerable children in the state and provision of services by Safe Pathways, a number of serious allegations have been raised. Is Safe Pathways still operating in Tasmania in any capacity with the children in state care, including at an operational or administrative level?

Published: 14 March 2017

Legislative Council Tuesday 14 March 2017

93. MACQUARIE HARBOUR - ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM

Ms FORREST Question to the Leader of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

With regard to the recent announcement of the Environment Protection Authority that there is an environmental problem in Macquarie Harbour

Published: 14 November 2016

Legislative Council Tuesday 8 November 2016

Road Categorisation

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN

The State Roads Audit 2016, available on the Department of State Growth website, indicates the road between Smithton and Marrawah to be a category 5 road.

Published: 06 September 2016

RUTH FORREST to VANESSA GOODWIN: LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

With regard to support services offered to foster children in Tasmania:

(1) Is any provision made for directed counselling for foster children within their school if a request is made for such support by the child, the foster parents or the teacher of the child?

Published: 06 September 2016

Legislative Council Wednesday 22 June 2016

RUTH FORREST MLC to VANESSA GOODWIN: LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

During budget Estimates hearings we were assured the Tasmanian Risk Management Fund - the TRMF - is fully cash-backed and thus will have cash backing of $230.8 million in 2017 with the majority of claims against the fund being for medical and personal injury claims, with only a small proportion being for property, motor vehicle and liability claims. In light of the recent floods -

Published: 15 October 2015

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN

In regard to the current statewide vascular surgery services:

(1) What are the current number of patients on waiting lists for vascular surgery for categories one, two and three vascular surgery by region;

(2) What are the current waiting times for vascular surgery for categories one, two and three vascular surgery by region;

Published: 18 September 2015

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Dr GOODWIN

(1) With regard to the Tasmanian curriculum as taught in public schools throughout Tasmania, is religion part of the curriculum and taught in Tasmanian public schools?

(2) If so, how is religious education delivered in terms of content and delivery of the subject matter?