ROSEMARY ARMITAGE MLC

Thursday 5 June 2025 [11.40 a.m.] Ms ARMITAGE  (Launceston) - Mr President, I was not going to rise to speak, but having heard some of the contributions, I thought I would make a short contribution. I support the comments by the member for McIntyre in a manner. I have been to Ashley on a number of occasions and, as I think is well known here, I have been working with Tasmania Police, supporting our vulnerable youth for over 30 years, going into the police station when they ha

Thursday 5 June 2025 Ms ARMITAGE question to MINISTER for INFRASTRUCTURE, Mr VINCENT   [2.53 p.m.] With regard to the proposed bridge across the River Tamar, noting that public consultation and receipt of submissions has recently finished, when is the government likely to report? Secondly, can you please provide an update and also the likely timeframe if the proposed bridge should ever proceed?   ANSWER   Mr President, I should acknowledge the CEO of Launceston City Council i

Thursday 5 June 2025 Ms ARMITAGE question to the MINISTER for SPORT and EVENTS, Mr DUIGAN   [2.31 p.m.] As many in our community are very interested, can you please advise of details of the partnership extension with the Hawthorn Football Club for a further two years, given the benefits provided to the state, the cost of the partnership and whether any bonuses exist for making the finals as has occurred in the past?   ANSWER   Mr President, I appreciate the question as it cer

Thursday 5 June 2025 Ms ARMITAGE question to MINISTER for SPORT and EVENTS, Mr DUIGAN   [2.39 p.m.] Can you confirm that with recent developments at UTAS Stadium, which has actually resulted in a reduction of capacity, that the stadium is now classified as Tier 2? If this is the case, can you advise of the restrictions to a Tier 2 stadium?   ANSWER   Mr President, I note that there has been in past times some conversation and in my view, misreporting, about works and developm