Tasmania needs its own Human Rights Act

by mw061074 | December 7, 2022 | Media (General - Homepage), Media (Human Rights Act Tasmania), Newspaper

Tasmania needs its own Human Rights Act Comment | The Examiner & The Advocate | 7 December 2022THIS Saturday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day, celebrating the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Universal Declaration...

Moment in History to Enshrine our Humanity

by mw061074 | December 7, 2022 | Media (General - Homepage), Newspaper

Moment in History to Enshrine our Humanity Talking Point | The Mercury | 7 December 2022THIS Saturday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day, a global anniversary celebration of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.On this date in 1948,...

Media Release – Parliament Calls for Progress on State Human Rights Act

by mw061074 | November 22, 2022 | Media (General - Homepage), Media Release, Priorities (Human Rights Act Tasmania)

Media Release – Parliament Calls for Progress on State Human Rights Act The Legislative Council today voted to support progressing a Tasmanian Human Rights Act, as proposed by Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb.“It is a fitting commemoration of the upcoming...

The Tasmanian Independent Science Council

by KurtJ | November 22, 2022 | (Speeches) Special Interest, Media (Climate Change Action), Media (General - Homepage)

The Tasmanian Independent Science Council Ms WEBB (Nelson) – Mr President, this morning I rise to highlight the Tasmanian Independent Science Council and the laudable work it does as a source of independent research analysis and advice, seeking to bridge the gap...

Question – TASCAT Appointment Process

by KurtJ | November 22, 2022 | Media (General - Homepage), Questions

Question – TASCAT Appointment Process Question asked by the Hon. Meg Webb MLC on 14 November 2022 and answered by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice on 22 November 2022.Noting material released under RTI relating to appointments to TASCAT, including a...

Expansion of House of Assembly Bill

by KurtJ | November 16, 2022 | (Speeches) Legislation, Media (General - Homepage)

Expansion of House of Assembly Bill Ms WEBB (Nelson) – Mr President, the Expansion of House of Assembly Bill 2022 is one of the most significant pieces of legislation that have come before us in this place.  It is also legislation nearly 25 years in the making. ...