ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

Tuesday 1 Sept 2026 [11.37 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Today I wish to shine a light on the incredible work being done by Rural Alive & Well Tasmania, otherwise known as RAW Tasmania, in our regional and rural communities, and the real impact they're having for the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians. RAW work statewide with 20 staff located around the state and embedded in the communities they work in. They truly understand the challenges and struggles people living in

Tuesday 11 August 2026 Mr President, I am very pleased to rise to speak today about a terrific business in Launceston, run with enthusiasm and heart. I am talking about the Bloom Coffee Van, run by young Entrepreneur Olivia Pedder. After finishing year twelve in November last year, Olivia purchased the Bloom Coffee van and got to work. Taking the experience she has gained working at other local Launceston businesses, Bluestone and Josef Chromy – where she still works part t

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 START Independent Legislative Council Member for Launceston, the Hon. Rosemary Armitage MLC, has expressed deep disappointment at Lion’s proposal to shut down brewing at the historic James Boag’s Brewery. Ms Armitage said the State and Federal Governments must support affected workers and their families, and work with Lion and the City of Launceston Council to secure a future for the site that leaves a lasting legacy for Northern Tasmania. “For g

Tuesday 28 April 2026 START MEDIA RELEASE Keep Hawthorn and grow Launceston's AFL content: Armitage Tuesday 28 April 2026 Independent Member for Launceston Rosemary Armitage has come out in support of the Launceston business community warning the Tasmanian Devils’ arrival must not be used as an excuse to strip AFL from the North. Ms Armitage said businesses and the community are right to demand a firm commitment now, with Hawthorn’s current deal delivering four home‑a

Wednesday 27 May 2026 [12.37 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Thank you, Madam Deputy President. As a former councillor and deputy mayor of Launceston, I feel I have a good understanding of council, like other members in this place. More recent members of Council are probably a little bit more up to date than I am with the workings. This bill seeks to bring in a number of measures to address issues which have arisen over time for our local governments and councils. It's clear

Tuesday 26 May 2026 Mr President, I think it would be safe to say that all of us have an allergy to something, or at least know someone who has. Common allergies, like allergic rhinitis - or hay fever - eczema and reactions to animal dander can usually be managed with over the counter medicines or a small changes to their environments. But for some people, their allergies can have a huge effect on their quality of life, making treating and managing them so much more important

Tuesday 19 May 2026 Mr President, As stated in the Afloat magazine of May 2026 by Kevin Green “Tasmanian sailors are known for their hardiness and none more so than the Gourlay family with both father Ken and now son Tristan completing circumnavigations”. Today I highlight the extraordinary efforts of yachtsman Tristan Gourlay, who recently broke the Australian record for a solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. At 1.35pm on the 9th of November, Tristan de