ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

[3.13 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, what can I say about the last 12 months that would meaningfully encapsulate the experience of our state and Tasmanians who have endured through some of the most challenging circumstances in almost a century? Many, many people have suffered in the past 12 months mentally, emotionally and financially. Thirteen people died, scores more lost their employment and their businesses, and myriad opportunities came with having a good

[2.35 p.m.] Regarding the Board of TasWater, please advise: (1) I understand the Board of TasWater currently comprises seven members, including the chair. Could the Leader please advise where each of these board members are based? (2) Does the current composition of the TasWater Board comply with the current TasWater Board Selection Committee Charter, which stipulates that one representative comes from the north-west region, one from the north and two from the southern regi

[5.11 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, the controversy around this bill seems to relate to people's ability to lawfully, peacefully and freely protest, and balancing that with the right of people to go about their work without unreasonable interference arising from protest activity or types of intrusion or trespass. It comes down to freedom to versus freedom from. It is important not to forget that certain provisions of the Workplaces (Protection From Protesters

[4.55 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I first congratulate and commend the member for Windermere. He has put a lot of effort into it. Everyone agrees - Mr Dean - You do that, then you go chonk. For goodness sake, I do not enjoy that sort of - Ms ARMITAGE - Well, it is true, you have put a lot of work and effort into it. I accept your effort in endeavouring to do all you can to reduce the number of our population who want to either take up smoking, or alternativ