ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

Thursday 29 September 2022, Second reading speech [5.42 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) – Mr President, firstly, to the Leader, I appreciate the briefings we have had, particularly with the minister coming along today. It is always helpful to hear a little more and to hear some answers to some of the questions raised. As we are all aware, the Tasmanian environment and ecological system is unique, important and there is nothing like it anywhere in the world and to this end I

Wednesday 28 September 2022, Question without notice Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT [2.46 p.m.] (1) Given that legal and regulated vaping products are classified as therapeutic products, why are Tasmanian pharmacists still required to pay $1218.90 in order to obtain a smoking product licence? (2) Regulatory amendments in other states have been made to ensure pharmacies dispensing legal and regulated nicotine va

Tuesday 28 September 2022 [11.23 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE - Today, I would like to shine a light on a fantastic project that is happening in Launceston. See me - stories of ability is a City Park Radio Launceston Podcast that was born from the idea that more work needs to be done to better tell the stories of people with disabilities. Jodie Lowe, former ABC Launceston newsreader and journalist, and my former electorate officer, has poured her passion and time into creating this pod

Tuesday 27 September 2022, Motion [11.54.a.m] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - I add my voice to those of the members in this place and to all those right across the Commonwealth who are feeling the loss of her late Majesty the Queen. For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life to that of service, a job which she did not expect to have and one which she could not simply leave behind at the end of the day. In reflecting on the past 70 years, I have considered what the Queen

Tuesday 27 September 2022, Consideration & noting Consideration and noting - Report of the Legislative Council Government Administration Committee B - Inquiry into Disability Services in Tasmania [4.02 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - I will make a few brief remarks, as it has been very well covered by the members for McIntyre and Elwick. Being on Committee B and participating in this inquiry, I certainly came to have a better understanding of how we manage resourcing and fu

Thursday 8 September 2022, Second reading speech [3.11 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I thank all those who briefed us yesterday, both in favour of and opposing the bill. I appreciated the information provided by Centacare, Housing Choices, Housing Connect Partners, CatholicCare and Colony 47, and the difficulties that they face every day in being responsive to the needs of the people who walk through their door. I must admit, I have not always got on with t

Thursday 8 September 2022, Question without notice Ms ARMITAGE question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT [2.56 p.m.] (1) Is the state Government considering a proposal to require retailers to remove price boards for tobacco products from public view? (2) If so, can the state Government provide further details about these and other related changes it is contemplating regarding the sale of tobacco products in Tasmania? (3) What, if

Wednesday 7 September 2022, Motion Motion for Respect: Report into Workplace Culture in the Tasmanian Ministerial and Parliamentary Services - Joint Response [3.22 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I acknowledge the points the Leader and other members have raised and support the motion as noted. No one should endure bullying, harassment or any form of discrimination. Everyone has the right to a safe, inclusive, engaging workplace. I am saddened that many peop

Wednesday 7 Sept 2022, Second reading speech [4.20 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I also have quite a short contribution. The bill is largely administrative with quite a few definitional changes and realistically, just a housekeeping or a tidy up as mentioned. As was mentioned by the member for Murchison, particularly with amendments to the definition of 'paramedic,' it has been updated as 'para‑medicine,' to become a regulated profession, under the Health Pr

Tuesday 6 September 2022, Motion [11.29 a.m.] Mrs HISCUTT (Montgomery - Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council) - Mr President, I move - That the Legislative Council - (1) Acknowledges the Tasmanian athletes who represented Australia at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games; (2) pays tribute to their dedication and hard work in realising their Commonwealth dream; (3) congratulates them all on a successful Commonwealth Games campaign with twelve medals bei