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Ruth Forrest MLC @RuthForrestMLC

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

Joined March 2013
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This post is about the financial position of Hydro Tasmania & underlying profit. #electricity #energy #economics #fiscalchallenges #accountability #transparency #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/c…
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This is the last of the foundational Chapters describing FACS - next post will look at Hydro’s P&L. Chapters 10-13 then focus on Hydro Tasmania’s financial position. #energy #electricity #economy #transparency #accountability #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/c…...
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Over the next 3 weeks, I will be posting on how Hydro Tasmania earns money, how the NEM shapes its fortunes & why the HTs accounts matter more now & seek to dismantle the myths that have dominated public debate. . #energy #economics #electricity #politas ruthforrest.com.au/uncategor…
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You can read my latest opinion piece published in @TheMercuryNewspaper today or on my website here: #scrutiny #transparency #economics #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/i…
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You can read my latest Opinion Piece in @themercurycomau today regarding Hydro Tasmania’s financial performance and the State’s reliance on its profits #energy #fiscalchallenges #politas #transparency #accountability or you can read it here: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/h…
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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 ruthforrest.com.au/uncategor…

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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 ruthforrest.com.au/uncategor…
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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 ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/h…

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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: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/m… #politas #accountability #fiscalresponsibility #FiscalManagement #Transparency
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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 ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/t…
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You can read my opinion piece in @themercurycomau today or on my website here: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/t… #debt #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas
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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: ruthforrest.com.au/uncategor… #arts #theatre #musicaltheatre #performance #community
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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… ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/t… #debt #crisis #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas
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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. ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/o… #politas #economics #budget #FiscalResponsibility #fiscalchallenges
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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 : ruthforrest.com.au/media/par…... #accountability #TransparencyMatters #transparency #politas #FiscalSustainability
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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. ruthforrest.com.au/media/aud… #TransparencyMatters #politas #accountability #FiscalSustainability

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This update reflects on the financial position of TasNetworks and future challenges the company faces in the #energy #energytransition. #politas #GovernmentBusiness #scrutiny ruthforrest.com.au/uncategor…

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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? ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/h… #scrutiny #transparency #politas #GovernmentBusiness #FinancialReports #economy
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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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You can listen to my interview with Lucy on ABC Hobart Drive yesterday about the financial position of TTLine: ruthforrest.com.au/media/aud… #Infrastructure #transparency #Governance #accountability #politas
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