About
About Ruth Forrest
Ruth Forrest is an independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for the division of Murchison. She has held the seat since 7 May 2005. Before entering parliament she worked as a registered nurse and midwife.
- First elected
- 2005 election, Murchison division
- Born
- 4 March 1962, Burnie, Tasmania
- Education
- Masters of Midwifery, Flinders University
- Before parliament
- Registered nurse and midwife in Burnie
- Committee roles
- Chair, Public Accounts and Gender and Equality committees
- Seat history
- First woman to represent Murchison
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