Thursday, 11 April 2019

[4.03 p.m.]

Jacquie Petrusma (Franklin – Minister for Disability Services and Community Development)

Madam Speaker, I congratulate the Premier on his 2019 Address.  As the Premier outlined, under his strong leadership, Tasmania, has captured the attention of the world with an envied reputation for our unrivalled natural environment, our premium grade products and excellence in education, science and research.  This is Tasmania’s time to shine.  With such strong growth, inevitably comes challenges.  Our Government will grasp the challenges, as we likewise do all the opportunities, as we aim for strategic growth so that more Tasmanians across every region can share in our state’s prosperity. 

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Adjournment Debate
Christchurch – Condolence
Harmony Week

[6.41 p.m.]
Mrs PETRUSMA (Franklin – Minister for Disability Services and Community Development) – Mr Deputy Speaker, like all members of this House I was shocked and horrified by the events that unfolded in New Zealand last week. I wanted tonight to place on the record my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to those in New Zealand who have lost loved ones, families, friends, colleagues and fellow worshippers in last week’s senseless attack on people who were only peacefully participating in religious observance. I also give my support, prayers, thoughts and condolences to the Tasmanian Muslim and multicultural community as well as the wider Tasmanian community as we all come to terms with this tragedy.

Minister for Human Services, Minister for Women
Consolidated Fund Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2017 (No. 31)
Second Reading
Wednesday 31 May 2017

[2.30 p.m.]

Mrs PETRUSMA (Franklin – Minister for Human Services) – Mr Deputy Speaker, I am exceptionally proud to speak on the Hodgman Liberal Government’s fourth budget.  I congratulate the Treasurer for all the hard work that he has put into this Budget because it truly represents a budget that is building Tasmania’s future.

I believe this Budget both reflects that we have undertaken the hard yards over the past three years in government and we are now able to capitalise on and invest in areas of need, whilst at the same time acknowledging that there is still much more that can be done to continue to make Tasmania the best possible state for all of its residents.  Our Budget this year also highlights our goal to lead the nation in health and education, to create a job ready generation, to give our children the best opportunities possible, to have better roads and transport, to take action on the cost of living and the continued investment in essential services, such as public safety and supporting Tasmanians in need. Read More

Minister for Human Services
STATE OF THE STATE 2017
14^th March, 2017

[4.02 p.m.]

Mr Deputy Speaker, I support the Premier’s Address. As the Premier stated, we have come a long way in the last three years. Our economy is growing, our budget is back in balance and the dividends of that is we are now able to invest more in essential services such as child protection, affordable housing, family violence and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Every day we are taking action in these areas and making decisions in the best interests of Tasmanians in need but more importantly, we are delivering on what we promised. Read More

Minister for Women and for Human Services
FAMILY VIOLENCE REFORMS BILL 2016 (No. 72)
14^th March 2017

[6.41 p.m.]

Mr Deputy Speaker, I rise to support the Family Violence Reforms Bill 2016. Eliminating family violence is very much a major priority of the Tasmanian Liberal Government. That is why we are taking action to improve laws which is reflected in this new legislation being debated today. The Family Violence Reforms Bill 2016 proposes amendments which will provide better protections for victims of family violence and hold perpetrators of family violence to account. Read More

Minister for Human Services
Tasmania’s Floods – Human Services Staff
14 June 2016 [7:57PM]

Mrs PETRUSMA (Franklin – Minister for Human Services) – Madam Speaker, I arise to speak in regard to our recent floods and storms. My heart, like I know everyone else’s heart in this Chamber, goes out to those who have lost loved ones. They have had their homes, animals and personal belongings destroyed as a result of the recent storms and resulting floods. I personally cannot imagine the tress and trauma felt by those families. Read More

Minister for Human Services
Budget Reply (Part 3)
01 June 2016

The next initiative is the system-based initiative which will determine the benefits provided from the use of an information communications and technology system to enable support coordination and client outcome monitoring.  This initiative will also examine methods for improving service planning, reporting, evaluation and research through data collection for analysis.  Read More

Minister for Human Services
Budget Reply (Part 2)
01 June 2016

 The Tasmanian Government is also committed to reducing youth homelessness and establishing safe and affordable homes for young people.  Reform initiatives to start in 2016-17 include youth head leases, the new Devonport supported youth accommodation with 25 independent units to be built, and Launceston supported youth accommodation with expansion of Thyne House.  This is in addition to the new supply initiatives already started or completed in 2015-16, including the Trinity Hill supported youth accommodation facility in North Hobart for 46 young people, including 16 units for people living with disability and the Youth at Risk Response Centre, which will provide a drop in centre as well as short-term supported accommodation for young people.  There is also Youth Castles, which is a pilot program designed to test micro-housing as an immediate short-term option for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  Read More

Minister for Human Services
Budget Reply (Part 1)
01 June 2016

Madam Speaker, I congratulate the Treasurer, Peter Gutwein, on delivering our Liberal Government’s third state Budget.  This Budget, like our first and second, gets the balance right.  It is because of our strong fiscal discipline that the Budget is now back in the black.  With the Budget now on track, we can invest the dividends of all that hard work back into protecting and supporting our most vulnerable Tasmanians, a major priority of this Tasmanian Liberal Government. Read More

Minister for Human Services
Human Services – Joined Up Project
26 May, 2016 [10:50AM]

QUESTION:

Could the minister please give an update to the House on the Joined Up Human Services project?

ANSWER:

Madam Speaker, this Government is committed to improving the outcomes for vulnerable Tasmanians, which is why we are committed to delivering a more joined up Human Services system in partnership with the community sector, as well as provide an investment of $1.2 million to progress this work.  The Joined Up Human Services policy articulates our long-term vision for delivering better outcomes for Tasmanians through integrated support that is easier to navigate, reduces frustration and duplication, and is focused on working with people to identify their own individual goals and to achieve results.  The Joined Up Human Services project is a four-stage approach to develop a service system that supports access to information and support and places clients with multiple and complex needs at the centre of a case-coordination service system. Read More