ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

Thursday 25 August 2022, Second reading speech [3.16 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston)- As we are all aware, family violence, especially against women and children is a most insidious form of abuse. It affects a significant number of people. The Government's policy targeting these issues signals we, as lawmakers and community leaders, take these problems seriously and we are committed to doing something about it. Evidence tells us that family violence almost always escalates.

Thursday 25 August 2022, Question without notice Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT [2.44 p.m.] (1) What is the status of the former and apparently disused nurses home between Howick and French streets in Launceston? Is it sitting empty or being currently used for a specific purpose? (2) Does the Government still own this property? (3) What are the future plans for this property? ANSWER (1) The Launceston

Thursday 25 August 2022, Question without notice Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT [2.32 p.m.] With the contract with Hawthorn finishing following the final game on Sunday 21 August, can the Leader please advise: (1) when does the contract with North Melbourne expire, noting their contract was exclusively with TT-Line, a Tasmanian government business enterprise; (2) whether the contract with Hawthorn will be renew

Tuesday 23 August 2022, Consideration & noting Consideration and Noting - Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts - Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 8 of 2018-19: Student Attendance and Engagement, Years 7 to 10 [3.15 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, I move - That the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 8 of 2018-19: Student Attendance and Engagement, Years 7 to

Tuesday 23 August 2022, Motion [12.34 p.m.] Ms FORREST (Murchison) - Mr President, I move - That the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Public Accounts Review of Auditor-General's Report No. 4 of 2016-17: Event Funding be considered and noted. [12.45 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I thank the chair of the Public Accounts Committee for discussing this review today. In the past two and a half years, the central place of events and events funding i

Tuesday 23 August 2022, Motion Little Athletics Tasmania [11.31 a.m.] Ms PALMER (Rosevears) - Mr President, I move - That the Legislative Council - (1) Notes the importance Little Athletics and similar organisations play in the social, physical and mental wellbeing of Tasmanian children. (2) Notes the grounding Little Athletics has given to Tasmanian athletes who have gone on to represent Tasmania and Australia on the national and international stage. (3) Acknowle

Tuesday 23 August 2022, Special interest matter [11.21 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, rambling is a hobby that many people of all ages take part in, and owing to the spectacular scenery we have in Tasmania, it is especially popular here. In July of this year, the Launceston Ramblers Club celebrated their 50th anniversary. The genesis of the ramblers club has actually been chronicled in the Launceston Examiner. According to an Examiner article written by Niki

Tuesday 23 August 2022, Motion Consideration and Noting - Report of Auditor-General No. 6 of 2021-22: Accessing Services for the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People - The Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line [12.09 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE - (Launceston) - Mr President, I move - That the report of the Auditor-General No. 6 of 2021-22, Accessing services for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people - the Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice an