Special Interest

Published: 27 August 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, in recent times we have heard much of the challenges facing the west coast of Tasmania in terms of mining closures and the tragic loss of life of three mine workers and the significant loss of employment.

Published: 25 June 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - question to Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Dr Goodwin.

Under the Tasmanian Forests Agreement Act 2013, a special advisory committee was established.  When this act was repealed in 2014, a ministerial statement announced the establishment of a ministerial council on forestry.

Published: 25 June 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, as you did early in the week, I acknowledge Bronte Charles in the Chamber.  She is a work experience student from St Aloysius Catholic College who has had had the opportunity to work with me during this week, but more importantly to meet a range of other staff and become aware of the facilities and services provided around the Parliament.

Published: 28 May 2015

Ms Forrest (Murchison) - Mr President, I have no doubt that all members support and are aware of the value of lifelong learning.  After all, that is what we do every day in our roles here.  I know I learn something every day, making it a very good day indeed.  It is important to promote and support lifelong learning opportunities within our electorates and throughout the state.

Published: 26 March 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, I wish to bring to members' attention the achievements of Tasmanians who reside and work in two Tasmanian coastal towns. 

Published: 20 March 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, last year I spoke about the Wynyard Yacht Club being named Yachting Australia's Club of the Year, winning the award over much bigger and better resourced clubs around Australia.

Published: 17 March 2015

Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, I wish to speak briefly on adjournment to acknowledge the significant achievements of some Tasmanian sportspersons, in particular Richie Porte.  Richie Porte achieved an amazing win in very tricky conditions in the Paris-Nice on Sunday.  This young Tasmania has indeed done us proud and we may see him on other podiums in the future, possibly even the Tour de France.