ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

[7.31 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Madam Deputy President, society can sometimes be cruel and minority groups do exist. I accept that unless people are actually part of these groups, they would likely be oblivious to them, but is like all things - it is about having skin in the game. We are affected when we are involved. I agree that equality should be a right and not a privilege and all children should be able to go through life without the question of how society will s

Ms ARMITAGE - Mr Deputy Chair, I move - That the amendment moved by Ms Forrest be amended by: First amendment Proposed amendments, proposed new Part 4A, proposed s 28A, new subsection (2), after paragraph (b). Insert the following paragraph: (ca) 2 certificates - (i) one of which is issued by a medical practitioner and one of which is issued by a psychiatrist within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2013; and (ii) each of which certifies that, in the opinion of the person

[2:48 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT With regard to the 2018 election commitment of $20 000 for maintenance and upgrade of the Christ Church at Low Head, given the church is on the list to be sold by the Anglican Church, can the Leader please advise - (1) Whether the funds have been expended? (2) Whether the grant agreement was varied specifically to provide for the return of the funds if the church was sold? (3)

[12.35 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I thank the member for Windermere for bringing this matter forward and I certainly commend Tasmania Police for the work they do. The graduation of 58 new constables from the Tasmania Police training program in 2017-18 and their ascendance to frontline positions has helped the police build their visible presence. I am sure this factor has contributed to 88 per cent of Tasmanians reporting feeling satisfied with the police,

[11.18 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE - Mr President, I speak today about an icon in my city, one which is still proudly selling men's clothing as well as being a long-serving café to its many customers. Neil Pitt's Menswear was opened in Charles Street, Launceston, in 1949 by Neil and his brother Don. After 21 years, in 1970, the brothers bought the old Majestic Theatre on Brisbane Street and converted it to a men's retail outlet, complete with a mezzanine café. The Majestic Theatre was