Water and Sewerage Tasmania Bill No. 41 of 2017
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, first I would like to thank the Parliament for approving the select committee inquiry into this...
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Launceston Benevolent Society - Tribute
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, today I hope to shine a light on the wonderful work Launceston charities are doing to help those...
Glenorchy City Council (Dismissal of Councillors) BILL No.61 OF 2017
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, this matter has been covered fairly well by previous speakers. I also welcome and congratulate...
Street Libraries
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, today I am speaking about three street libraries in the Launceston electorate. What are they? ...
Honourable Vanessa Goodwin - Resignation from Legislative Council
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, I appreciate the opportunity to say a couple of words about Vanessa this afternoon. Our Vanessa,...
Tribute - Dr George Merridew
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Today I pay tribute to Launceston anaesthetist Dr Colin George Merridew. Better known as George, he was born...
Northern Correctional Centre
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, I thank the member for McIntyre for the motion before us. It certainly is an issue. Like other...
Local Government Amendment (TARGETED REVIEW) BILL No.49 of 2017
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Madam Acting President, as tempting as it might be to veer into other areas not covered by this bill, I will...
SPECIAL INTEREST MATTERS Humans of Launceston
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, today I speak about a Facebook page, Humans of Launceston, which has had a stunning response...
Dr Vanessa Goodwin - Resignation
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, we all love Vanessa. I think for everyone in this Chamber she is our Vanessa. I wish her well. ...
CABLE CAR (KUNANYI/MOUNT WELLINGTON) FACILITATION BILL No. 50 of 2017
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, I am not going to get into the case of whether this cable car should be built or not because I...
Expungement of Historic Offences Bill 2017 (No. 17)
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Madam Acting President, I was not going to speak because this matter has been covered well by members who have...
Launceston Tough Guy Book Club
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Today I am going to speak about a club which is working hard in Launceston to support men through the simple...
Public Health Amendment (HEALTHY TASMANIA) BILL 2017 (No. 35)
[12.59 p.m.] Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I support the bill. It is a good bill and it goes to an area that is...
Education Amendment Bill 2017 (No.46) Second Reading
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Madam Acting President, I thank the Government for the briefing this morning and the opportunity to speak to...
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill 2016 (No. 66)
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Madam Acting President, I support the bill. I have a few concerns with the make-up of the board. I had some...
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Bill 2017 (No.18) Second Reading
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I took advice on this bill during the break and was advised that the previous act being...
Removal of Fortifications Bill 2017 (No.16) Second Reading
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I certainly support this bill before us. It gives the police greater powers to do their...
WD Booth Charitable Trust
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I am sure many people in this House and right around Tasmania have heard of the WD Booth...
MOTION TasWater - Control by Tasmanian Government
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I move - That the Terms of Reference for the Select Committee appointed to inquire into...
MOTION - Economic Benefit of Investment in Infrastructure
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr Deputy President, I do not have a problem with the principle before us. Like other members, I had a little...
Tamar Valley Power Station - Use of Liquefied Natural Gas
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, I rise to speak very briefly on a matter that has come to my attention today that I would like...
TAXATION AND GRANTS LEGISLATION (HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS) BILL 2017 (No. 36) Second Reading
Ms Armitage (Launceston) - Mr President, I support the bill and anything that generates jobs, certainly in the building industry. It also...
Hadspen Community
Mr President, in its 150th year as a recognised town, Hadspen is going from strength to strength and is one of Tasmania's sought-after...