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Ruth Forrest was born in Burnie and raised in Riana. A lifelong North West Coaster, she worked as a nurse and midwife before entering the Tasmanian Legislative Council in 2005. She lives in Wynyard and represents the electorate of Murchison, which includes the communities of Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard, the West Coast, King Island and much of Burnie.
ABC Drive – Wilkinsons Point
You can listen to my interview where I discuss the proposed sale of land at Wilkinsons Point, on ABC Drive here: [...]Read More... from ABC Drive – Wilkinsons Point
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Tasmania warned state businesses risk draining budget as major project costs go higher, higher
Who is making sure it all adds up? For decades, Tasmania’s government businesses were regarded as assets of the State. They provided essential services, funded their operations and returned dividends…
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ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
You can listen to my latest interview with Leon Compton here: [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings with Leon Compton
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OPINION – The GST deal was sold as fairness to win votes – the evidence says otherwise
The parable of the boy who cried wolf carries a lesson for Tasmania. Warnings raised too often lose their impact, especially when a state has unresolved challenges of its own.…
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ABC MORNINGS WITH LEON COMPTON
You can listen to my interview with Leon Compton, where I talk about my position on the Short Stay Accommodation Levy, here: [...]Read More... from ABC MORNINGS WITH LEON COMPTON
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ABC Mornings
You can listen to my latest interview on ABC Mornings here: [...]Read More... from ABC Mornings
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Question Without Notice – Tungatinah Power Station Fire
Legislative Council, Thursday 3 September 2026 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for ENERGY and RENEWABLES, Mr DUIGAN I note the media overnight and the Ministerial Statement talking about a tragic…
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Question Without Notice – TT-Line fuel levy implications
Legislative Council, Thursday 3 September 2026 Ms FORREST question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE and TRANSPORT, Mr VINCENT [2.50 p.m.] Minister, I asked you a couple of questions yesterday – I think it…
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SHORT STAY LEVY BILL 2026
Legislative Council, Wednesday 2 September 2026 Ms FORREST (Murchison) – Mr President, when I first heard the policy announcement from the government in the 2024 election, I welcomed the initiative…
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