ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

[4.57 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I note it is stated that the purpose of this bill is to make a number of technical and minor amendments and in general is a tidying up and implementation of national reforms. While I note the bill moves to amend the Ambulance Service Act 1982, the Food Act 2003, the Mental Health Act 2013, the Pharmacy Control Act 2001, the Poisons Act 1971 and the Public Health Act 1997, the only act in this bill that I will comment on is

[4.05 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I thank the Leader for the briefings and also the briefings from the mayors and general managers. It clarified for me that they are satisfied with this bill as it currently stands and would like to see it passed as soon as possible. As we have been told, the bill came together after nearly two years of collaboration between the four councils - Hobart, Kingborough, Glenorchy and Clarence. We are also told that Hobart is t

[5.20 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, budget week is always an interesting time when we get to speak about our electorates and the state in general, what we like about the budget and what we would like to see in the future or what we feel is missing. This year is no exception. If the Government is serious about maintaining momentum, I would strongly encourage it to focus greater attention to businesses and communities in the state's north, where business confi

[5.20 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, budget week is always an interesting time when we get to speak about our electorates and the state in general, what we like about the budget and what we would like to see in the future or what we feel is missing. This year is no exception. If the Government is serious about maintaining momentum, I would strongly encourage it to focus greater attention to businesses and communities in the state's north, where business confid

Frederick Mace - Tribute [11.21 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, on the corner of Westbury Road and Mace Street in the northern community of Prospect Vale sits a white house with a green roof. For the past 65 years this house was the home of Mr Frederick Mace, a pillar of Prospect Vale. It is no coincidence that Fred Mace lived on Mace Street. As one of the trailblazing farming families in the region, it was only natural that the legacy of the Mace family be

Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT [2.40 p.m.] Would the Leader please advise - What is the total value of TT-Line's sponsorship of the North Melbourne Football Club as a so‑called 'Platinum Partner' of the team, including actual financing, estimated value of non‑tangibles and contra? Can you please explain exactly what TT-Line's 'function, service or concession' is, as defined under the Government Business Enterprises Act

[2.57 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, like the member for Windermere, I commend the Government on this legislation. I think unless you have been in that spot, as the member for Windermere has, you cannot imagine what it must be like being a first responder or even a later responder. It is very important that volunteers are included in the legislation because they suffer just as much as others. While I accept the legislation cannot be retrospective, it is a bi

[5.25 P.M.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I appreciated the briefings on this bill provided this morning. This bill is part of the equation to carefully analyse and monitor short stay accommodation in Tasmania and provides a coordinated approach for collecting information on it. It is important we get the balance right, given the acute housing crisis we are facing. It must also be accepted that it is not just caused by short stay accommodation. We heard in the brie

Old Umbrella Shop, Launceston [2.57 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, the heritage-listed Old Umbrella Shop in George Street, Launceston is a rare glimpse into Tasmania's retail history and heritage. Although not Launceston's oldest shop, it is distinctive not only because it has a well-preserved street frontage, but because it still contains many Victorian-style blackwood shop fittings. This charming old shop in Launceston is one of the last surviving retail ex