Tasmanian MLC may escalate complaint over 'appalling' leaked email
Tasmanian MLC Ruth Forrest is considering escalating her complaint regarding a leaked email that contained her private health information. She has expressed disappointment over the lack of response from the government and is contemplating referrals to WorkSafe Tasmania and the Privileges Committee. Forrest has criticized the government's handling of the situation, calling it indicative of a broader cultural issue within the administration.
- ▪Ruth Forrest has not received a response from the Tasmanian premier regarding the leaked email.
- ▪The leaked email contained a request for ministers to avoid wearing strong fragrances due to health concerns.
- ▪Forrest is considering referring the matter to WorkSafe Tasmania and the Privileges Committee.
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Tasmanian MLC Ruth Forrest considers referring leaked email for further investigationJBy Jano GibsonTopic:State and Territory ParliamentFri 29 May 2026 at 5:37amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:37amFri 29 May 2026 at 5:37amRuth Forrest says she had still not received a response from the government about the leaked email on Thursday night. (ABC News: Mackenzie Heard)In short: Independent upper house member Ruth Forrest is considering referring a complaint about a leaked email to WorkSafe Tasmania and parliament's Privileges Committee.She has also accused the government of failing to adequately fund an independent complaints commissioner to deal with matters concerning parliamentarians and staff.What's next?The government has not responded to Ms Forrest's demand for an investigation and a formal…
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