RuthForrestMLC
@ruthforrestmlc.bsky.social
Independent Member of Parliament, former nurse and midwife, community leader, mother and grandmother. Focus on critical thinking and holding government to account whilst being a role model for women and girls
Important read in Age newspaper, doing nothing of substance is a choice, a decision in itself. 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
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Important read in Age newspaper, doing nothing of substance is a choice, a decision in itself. 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
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
October 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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
Congratulations to the incredible women who graduated from the Pathway to Politics Program at Government House in Hobart! Wishing you all - all the very best in whatever path you take! Congratulations!! #politics #leadership #pathwaystopolitics #women #democracy
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Congratulations to the incredible women who graduated from the Pathway to Politics Program at Government House in Hobart! Wishing you all - all the very best in whatever path you take! Congratulations!! #politics #leadership #pathwaystopolitics #women #democracy
An exciting few days for me attending the Athens Democracy Forum in Athens of course! Run by Democracy and Culture Foundation with New York Times and Better Politics Foundation- focus on democracy, ethics and AI - so relevant at his post in our history! #DemocracyMatters #democracy #ethics #AI
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
An exciting few days for me attending the Athens Democracy Forum in Athens of course! Run by Democracy and Culture Foundation with New York Times and Better Politics Foundation- focus on democracy, ethics and AI - so relevant at his post in our history! #DemocracyMatters #democracy #ethics #AI
Looking forward to the great program at the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council conference in an incredibly important sector in Tasmania. Great to be here! #energy #manufacturing #mining #resources
July 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Looking forward to the great program at the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council conference in an incredibly important sector in Tasmania. Great to be here! #energy #manufacturing #mining #resources
I absolutely agree with this - these salmon producers are not Tasmanian owned companies- yes they employ Tasmanians but profits go off shore - this is a small step towards improving revenue side of the State budget.#politas #budget #fiscalresponsibility todayspaper.themercury.com.au/html5/reader...
June 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I absolutely agree with this - these salmon producers are not Tasmanian owned companies- yes they employ Tasmanians but profits go off shore - this is a small step towards improving revenue side of the State budget.#politas #budget #fiscalresponsibility todayspaper.themercury.com.au/html5/reader...
Another fabulous day at the IMPACT25 conference to speak on the role of Public Accounts Committees with Audit Offices and how we can both do better for the benefit of the State. A fantastic conference of critical thinkers! …. #audit #performanceaudit #PerformanceMatters #transparency #integrity
April 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Another fabulous day at the IMPACT25 conference to speak on the role of Public Accounts Committees with Audit Offices and how we can both do better for the benefit of the State. A fantastic conference of critical thinkers! …. #audit #performanceaudit #PerformanceMatters #transparency #integrity
The Energy Matters Committee was out and about today visiting energy related businesses and sites. From DAME in George Town to BBAMZ @ Bell Bay and TasPorts #offshorewind plans and Connorville the site of a planned large #solar farm #energy ##RenewableSolutions #EnergyTransition here are a few pics:
March 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Energy Matters Committee was out and about today visiting energy related businesses and sites. From DAME in George Town to BBAMZ @ Bell Bay and TasPorts #offshorewind plans and Connorville the site of a planned large #solar farm #energy ##RenewableSolutions #EnergyTransition here are a few pics:
Happy International Women’s Day #IWD to all women!
Here’s to all strong women in our world - May we see them may we be them may we elevate them may we raise them! May we see many men elevating women as real champions for #genderequality!
Collectively, we can #AccelerateAction
#women #genderequality
Here’s to all strong women in our world - May we see them may we be them may we elevate them may we raise them! May we see many men elevating women as real champions for #genderequality!
Collectively, we can #AccelerateAction
#women #genderequality
March 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Happy International Women’s Day #IWD to all women!
Here’s to all strong women in our world - May we see them may we be them may we elevate them may we raise them! May we see many men elevating women as real champions for #genderequality!
Collectively, we can #AccelerateAction
#women #genderequality
Here’s to all strong women in our world - May we see them may we be them may we elevate them may we raise them! May we see many men elevating women as real champions for #genderequality!
Collectively, we can #AccelerateAction
#women #genderequality
A vey calm, cloudy morning for our walk today… today the #CommissionofInquiry (CoI) Committee overseeing the #government response to the recommendations of the CoI from key service delivery and other stakeholders. This will be streamed from 10am from Committee Room 2 on the Parliament website.
February 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A vey calm, cloudy morning for our walk today… today the #CommissionofInquiry (CoI) Committee overseeing the #government response to the recommendations of the CoI from key service delivery and other stakeholders. This will be streamed from 10am from Committee Room 2 on the Parliament website.
Beautiful #sunrise 🌅 this morning for our walk ahead of #ParliamentaryCommittee meetings today. A hot day ahead it seems!
February 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Beautiful #sunrise 🌅 this morning for our walk ahead of #ParliamentaryCommittee meetings today. A hot day ahead it seems!
Beautiful #sunrise 🌅 this morning for our walk ahead of #ParliamentaryCommittee meetings today. A hot day ahead it seems!
February 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Beautiful #sunrise 🌅 this morning for our walk ahead of #ParliamentaryCommittee meetings today. A hot day ahead it seems!
Back in Hobart for a week of deliberative #committee meetings and committee hearings this week - full week! #Gender & #Equality Committee today. Early start for a walk on a very windy morning …
February 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Back in Hobart for a week of deliberative #committee meetings and committee hearings this week - full week! #Gender & #Equality Committee today. Early start for a walk on a very windy morning …
After a busy informative week with our Public Accounts Committee considering Parliamentary Budget Office for Tasmania I had meetings re Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees to plan a Tassie conference in 2026 - beautiful day in Melbourne… #accountability #scrutiny #publicmoney #politas
February 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
After a busy informative week with our Public Accounts Committee considering Parliamentary Budget Office for Tasmania I had meetings re Australasian Council of Public Accounts Committees to plan a Tassie conference in 2026 - beautiful day in Melbourne… #accountability #scrutiny #publicmoney #politas
Another incredibly interesting and informative day meeting with the Victorian Public Accounts and Estimates Committee members & staff and the Victorian Parliamentary Budget Officer. Very valuable & made a 4am start bearable! … #transparency #politics #politas #accountability #PublicTrust
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Another incredibly interesting and informative day meeting with the Victorian Public Accounts and Estimates Committee members & staff and the Victorian Parliamentary Budget Officer. Very valuable & made a 4am start bearable! … #transparency #politics #politas #accountability #PublicTrust
A very informative day meeting with the Aust Parl Budget Office and the NSW Parl Budget Officer in Canberra today - will certainly inform our Public Accounts Committee considerations. A couple of pics from today… #accountability #budget #transparency #politics #budgetresponsibility #politas
February 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A very informative day meeting with the Aust Parl Budget Office and the NSW Parl Budget Officer in Canberra today - will certainly inform our Public Accounts Committee considerations. A couple of pics from today… #accountability #budget #transparency #politics #budgetresponsibility #politas
Early start flying to Canberra to meet Aust PBO & some members of the Federal Joint Committee of Public Accounts & Audit, Professor Stephen Bartos, NSW PBO Officer during prev NSW elections. Looking forward to learning more today #politics #parliamentarybudgetoffice #transparency #budget #politas
February 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Early start flying to Canberra to meet Aust PBO & some members of the Federal Joint Committee of Public Accounts & Audit, Professor Stephen Bartos, NSW PBO Officer during prev NSW elections. Looking forward to learning more today #politics #parliamentarybudgetoffice #transparency #budget #politas
Great to meet some of the NSW Public Accounts Committee (PAC) members & staff to discuss Parliamentary Budget Offices(PBO)- our PAC is currently inquiring into the establishment of a PBO for Tasmania. #politics #parliamentarybudgetoffice #transparency #budget #politas
February 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Great to meet some of the NSW Public Accounts Committee (PAC) members & staff to discuss Parliamentary Budget Offices(PBO)- our PAC is currently inquiring into the establishment of a PBO for Tasmania. #politics #parliamentarybudgetoffice #transparency #budget #politas
Mid last year the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) agreed to investigate the establishment of a Parliamentary Budget Office - fit for purpose for Tasmania - we are in Sydney, Canberra & Melbourne to inform the Committee#budget #parliamentarybudgetoffice #finance #politas #financialreporting
February 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Mid last year the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) agreed to investigate the establishment of a Parliamentary Budget Office - fit for purpose for Tasmania - we are in Sydney, Canberra & Melbourne to inform the Committee#budget #parliamentarybudgetoffice #finance #politas #financialreporting
Good morning on a very warm and calm morning ahead of a hot day in Hobart - Another day of Energy Matters Committee hearings- you can watch online on the Parliament website if you wish…
February 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Good morning on a very warm and calm morning ahead of a hot day in Hobart - Another day of Energy Matters Committee hearings- you can watch online on the Parliament website if you wish…
Today’s Mercury- just shows how completely delusional the government is - the so called strong plan is a sham- the net operating surplus that includes one-off Australian Government capital grants doesn’t pay for the workers to deliver health care etc - just keeping on digging!
February 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Today’s Mercury- just shows how completely delusional the government is - the so called strong plan is a sham- the net operating surplus that includes one-off Australian Government capital grants doesn’t pay for the workers to deliver health care etc - just keeping on digging!
It’s #Christmas Eve & I wish all a happy, safe & peaceful break. Others will work in our #emergencyservices #healthcare #retail #hospitality - be kind to them. Sadly, Xmas can bring pressures - #Loneliness #Mentalhealth & financial stress & increases rate of #familyviolence. Services are available.
December 24, 2024 at 12:13 AM
It’s #Christmas Eve & I wish all a happy, safe & peaceful break. Others will work in our #emergencyservices #healthcare #retail #hospitality - be kind to them. Sadly, Xmas can bring pressures - #Loneliness #Mentalhealth & financial stress & increases rate of #familyviolence. Services are available.
This absolute stuff up has made the Tasmanian Government (& people of Tasmania) a laughing stock internationally. Decisions now are to hide the problems rather than face them - costing Tasmanians $$ we so desperately need for other services. You simply could not make this s#*t up! #shipping #politas
December 4, 2024 at 8:28 PM
This absolute stuff up has made the Tasmanian Government (& people of Tasmania) a laughing stock internationally. Decisions now are to hide the problems rather than face them - costing Tasmanians $$ we so desperately need for other services. You simply could not make this s#*t up! #shipping #politas