Ruth Forrest MLC

This post is about the financial position of Hydro Tasmania & underlying profit. #electricity #energy #economics #fiscalchallenges #accountability #transparency #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/chapte…

This is the last of the foundational Chapters describing FACS - next post will look at Hydro’s P&L. Chapters 10-13 then focus on Hydro Tasmania’s financial position. #energy #electricity #economy #transparency #accountability #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/chap...

Over the next 3 weeks, I will be posting on how Hydro Tasmania earns money, how the NEM shapes its fortunes & why the HTs accounts matter more now & seek to dismantle the myths that have dominated public debate. . #energy #economics #electricity #politas ruthforrest.com.au/uncategorised/…

You can read my latest opinion piece published in @TheMercuryNewspaper today or on my website here: #scrutiny #transparency #economics #politas ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/if-the…

You can read my latest Opinion Piece in @themercurycomau today regarding Hydro Tasmania’s financial performance and the State’s reliance on its profits #energy #fiscalchallenges #politas #transparency #accountability or you can read it here: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/hydro-…

You can read my speech on the Order to approve the Macquarie Point stadium - I respectfully ask that if you wish to comment on this matter please read my speech first. #scrutiny #politas ruthforrest.com.au/uncategorised/…

@TDevil2028 Rest assured I speak to many more than you would have access to- one of the privileges of this important role that not everyone wants to do

I'm still amazed at the delusion of @RuthForrestMLC believing the AFL will not walk away if the stadium doesn't go ahead. Not sure who she is listening to, but they should NEVER be listened to if that is their advice #politas

You can listen to my chat with Leon Compton this morning on @ABCHobart @ABCNorthernTasmania today about this week in the Legislative Council #accountability #Respect #integrity #transparency #politas ruthforrest.com.au/uncategorised/…

A long read put together with the assistance of others, unpacking the figures in Hydro Tas’ financial statements & what is behind the numbers. Hopefully it’s informative. #energy #electricity #EnergyPrices #politas #scrutiny #accountability #transparency ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/hydro-…

You can read my latest update on my website regarding the Moody’s Credit Agency downgrade of Tasmania’s credit rating on my website here: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/moodys… #politas #accountability #fiscalresponsibility #FiscalManagement #Transparency

Government declares it's on track to deliver 10,000 new affordable homes by 2032. Strip away the glossy headlines - numbers simply don’t add up - read my opinion piece in @themercurycomau today or on my website here: #housing #homelessness #politas #debt ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/tasman…

You can read my opinion piece in @themercurycomau today or on my website here: ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/tasman… #debt #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas

Today I spoke in Parliament about our wonderful Burnie Musical Society and their latest show Come From Away - you can watch this 5 minute contribution here: ruthforrest.com.au/uncategorised/… #arts #theatre #musicaltheatre #performance #community

I will have more to say on the State Budget later this week when I give my budget reply speech - these are some initial thoughts… ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/tasman… #debt #crisis #accountability #fiscalchallenges #politas

You can read my thoughts on the interview with Treasurer - ABC Stateline re the current budget, in particular his comments about the differences between operating and capital expenditure. ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/operat… #politas #economics #budget #FiscalResponsibility #fiscalchallenges

Disappointingly, other than my colleagues Hon Bec Thomas MLC and Hon Rosemary Armitage MLC who supported the bill, members rejected an opportunity to enhance scrutiny : ruthforrest.com.au/media/parlia... #accountability #TransparencyMatters #transparency #politas #FiscalSustainability

I spoke with Leon Compton on ABC Hobart this morning about Hydro Tasmania’s 2024/25 annual report and that their deteriorating financial position means for the State. ruthforrest.com.au/media/audio/ab… #TransparencyMatters #politas #accountability #FiscalSustainability

This update reflects on the financial position of TasNetworks and future challenges the company faces in the #energy #energytransition. #politas #GovernmentBusiness #scrutiny ruthforrest.com.au/uncategorised/…

This latest update on my website considers the 2024/25 Hydro Tasmania annual report- what does it tell us - especially when the State is facing a financial crisis? ruthforrest.com.au/opinion/hydro-… #scrutiny #transparency #politas #GovernmentBusiness #FinancialReports #economy

Important read in @theage doing nothing of substance is a choice - a decision. It’s not only Tasmanians who’ll be watching to see if Abetz does something in the #budget to avoid decisions about our future being made by others! #accountability #fiscalresponsibility #politas #debt