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Ruth Forrest MLC

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Independent thought leader, MP, woman, fighter of injustice and outcomes focused, proud mother & grandie

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Ruth Forrest MLC
14 days
You can read my speech on the Order to approve the Macquarie Point stadium - I respectfully ask that if you wish to comment on this matter please read my speech first. #scrutiny #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
15 days
You can listen to my chat with Leon Compton this morning on @ABCHobart @ABCNorthernTasmania today about this week in the Legislative Council #accountability #Respect #integrity #transparency #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
17 days
A long read put together with the assistance of others, unpacking the figures in Hydro Tas’ financial statements & what is behind the numbers. Hopefully it’s informative. #energy #electricity #EnergyPrices #politas #scrutiny #accountability #transparency
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Ruth Forrest MLC
21 days
You can read my latest update on my website regarding the Moody’s Credit Agency downgrade of Tasmania’s credit rating on my website here: https://t.co/4rCecGUJaI #politas #accountability #fiscalresponsibility #FiscalManagement #Transparency
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Ruth Forrest MLC
28 days
Government declares it's on track to deliver 10,000 new affordable homes by 2032. Strip away the glossy headlines - numbers simply don’t add up - read my opinion piece in @themercurycomau today or on my website here: #housing #homelessness #politas #debt
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
You can read my opinion piece in @themercurycomau today or on my website here: https://t.co/e15guLeJWO #debt #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
Today I spoke in Parliament about our wonderful Burnie Musical Society and their latest show Come From Away - you can watch this 5 minute contribution here: https://t.co/nga9tng5SD #arts #theatre #musicaltheatre #performance #community
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
I will have more to say on the State Budget later this week when I give my budget reply speech - these are some initial thoughts… https://t.co/6C4FadDxXA #debt #crisis #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
You can read my thoughts on the interview with Treasurer - ABC Stateline re the current budget, in particular his comments about the differences between operating and capital expenditure. https://t.co/wkOeeEGSga #politas #economics #budget #FiscalResponsibility #fiscalchallenges
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
Disappointingly, other than my colleagues Hon Bec Thomas MLC and Hon Rosemary Armitage MLC who supported the bill, members rejected an opportunity to enhance scrutiny : https://t.co/jGesiPGo7v... #accountability #TransparencyMatters #transparency #politas #FiscalSustainability
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
I spoke with Leon Compton on ABC Hobart this morning about Hydro Tasmania’s 2024/25 annual report and that their deteriorating financial position means for the State. https://t.co/XCHM6I1sHI #TransparencyMatters #politas #accountability #FiscalSustainability
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Ruth Forrest MLC
1 month
This update reflects on the financial position of TasNetworks and future challenges the company faces in the #energy #energytransition. #politas #GovernmentBusiness #scrutiny
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
This latest update on my website considers the 2024/25 Hydro Tasmania annual report- what does it tell us - especially when the State is facing a financial crisis? https://t.co/H76ZIAzUZm #scrutiny #transparency #politas #GovernmentBusiness #FinancialReports #economy
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
Important read in @theage doing nothing of substance is a choice - a decision. It’s not only Tasmanians who’ll be watching to see if Abetz does something in the #budget to avoid decisions about our future being made by others! #accountability #fiscalresponsibility #politas #debt
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
You can listen to my interview with Lucy on ABC Hobart Drive yesterday about the financial position of TTLine: https://t.co/tDBlKxng3S #Infrastructure #transparency #Governance #accountability #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
A follow-on piece on TTLine’s financial position looking back at how the company has performed over recent years - a brief recent history - https://t.co/HuifywoWNk #Transparency #accountability #scrutiny #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
You can read my critical appraisal of TTLine’s 2024/25 financials here: #scrutiny #accountability #infrastructure #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
For those following the TTLine vessel replacement saga - there will be more hearings on Tuesday 28 October as per the media release on the Public Accounts Committee website and in the photos below. #infrastructure #scrutiny #transparency #ttline #politas
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
As promised - This is a more detailed and expanded version of the opinion piece published on 17 October titled When Economic Spin Masquerades as Analysis. https://t.co/kDMYbkXclL #economics #politas #EconomicAnalysis #infrastructure #infrastructureprojects
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Ruth Forrest MLC
2 months
I will post a more detailed explanation a little later. This opinion piece was rejected by @themercurycomau #economics #costbenefitanalysis #transparency #accountability
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