MEDIA
Article-MPs back EPA inquiry call
The Mercury | 14 May 2024; pg 9.MPs back EPA inquiry call; Anti-salmon farming group wants independent reviewDuncan AbeyIndependent members of Tasmania's parliament have joined Greens and Jacqui Lambie Network representatives to back an anti-salmon farming group's...
Win TV News Report – Australian Institute’s Democracy Call
Watch the Win TV news report of 13 May 2024, in which Meg welcomes the Australia Institute Tasmania's report calling for strengthened parliament and democracy.
Media Release: Commitment to Pursue Democracy Agenda for 51st Tasmanian Parliament
Commitment to Pursue Democracy Agenda for 51st Tasmanian Parliament13 May 2024 Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said she will prioritise reform of the state’s political donations laws and the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Matters in...
Article-New democracy reforms proposed
The Examiner | 13 May 2024; pg 2.New democracy reforms proposedBenjamin SeederRESTRICTING pork barrelling, banning political donations by companies in certain industries, and introducing 'truth in political advertising' rules are among the changes needed to safeguard...
Article-Institute report urges end of Integrity Commission
The Mercury | 13 May 2024; pg 2.Institute report urges end of Integrity CommissionSue BaileyTasmania’s Integrity Commission is “weak and not fit for purpose”, and should be replaced with an anti-corruption commission, researchidentifying 16 key reforms for the new...
Media Release: Support for Call for Independent Inquiry into EPA
Support for Call for Independent Inquiry into EPA9 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today supported the call for an independent root-and-branch inquiry into the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Tasmania, to ensure it is effectively delivering on...
Article-Stadium Jobs ‘Must Stay In The State’
The Mercury | 8 May 2024; pg 6-7.Stadium Jobs 'Must Stay In The State'Duncan AbeyOpposition Leader Dean Winter has called on the state government to develop a clear plan to prioritise Tasmanian contractors in theconstruction of a new stadium at Macquarie Point, as...
Win TV News Report – Labor Decision Backflip on Stadium
Watch the Win TV news report of 7 May 2024, in which Meg comments on the Labor party decision regarding the AFL stadium.
7 Nightly News Report – Labor Stadium Decision Backflip
Watch the 7 Nightly News TV report of Tuesday 7 May 2024, during which Meg comments on the Labor party decision regarding the AFL stadium.
Article-Calls for a Human Rights Charter in Tasmania
Hobart Weekly News | 7 May 2024; pg 5. View the article as published in the Hobart Weekly News, pg 9:See more of Meg in the media.
Media Release: Gender Lens Needed on Proposed Cuts to Regional Library Hours
Gender Lens Needed on Proposed Cuts to Regional Library Hours2 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb has described the apparent plans to cut opening hours of regional libraries as an incredible policy disconnect.“Libraries provide an essential safe space for...
Article-TLRI Renews Call for Human Rights Action
The Mercury | 1 May 2024; pg 2.Report Renews Call for Human Rights ActionTia EwenIt’s been 17 years since a damning report made recommendations to urgently introduce a Human Rights Act, but the Tasmanian parliamentfailed to do so.Now, a new report from the Tasmania...
Media Release: Experts Agree Tasmania needs a Human Rights Act
TLRI Reiterates Need for Tasmanian Human Rights Act:Parliament should prioritise introduction of legislation30 April 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the launch of the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute’s (TLRI) A Charter of Human Rights for...
Article-Kingborough Chronicle ANZAC day message
Kingborough Chronicle | 23 April 2024; pg 12.ANZAC Day MessageA pause to remember, writes Meg Webb MLC.Each year, on the morning of the 25th of April, Australians pause to commemorate the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli in...
Talking Point-Importance and Power of Independent MPs by Rob Valentine MLC
As we enter into the final fortnight count-down towards the 4th of May election day for the three Upper House seats of Hobart, Elwick and Prosser, Meg Webb throws her support behind the need to keep the Legislative Council an independent Chamber, rather than one...
ABC Radio Mornings Interview – Why Should Blake Review Report be Retracted?
Listen to the ABC Mornings Radio Program interview with Meg Webb MLC detailing why she is calling for the withdrawal of the Blake Review Report.
Article-Webb Call to Retract Blake Review Report
The Mercury | 18 April 2024; pg 9.Webb call to retract Blake reportDavid KillickThe Blake Report into the conduct of senior public servants should be withdrawn because it was based on staggeringly deficient evidence, an independent MLC says.Former Tasmanian...
7 Nightly News Report – Call to Withdraw Blake Review Report
Watch the 7 Nightly News TV report of Wednesday 17 April 2024, during which Meg calls for the withdrawal of the Blake Review Report amidst concerns the review accessed incomplete material.
Win TV News Report – Withdraw Blake Review Report Call
Watch the Win TV news report of 17 April 2024, in which Meg calls for the withdrawal of the Blake Review Report amidst concerns the review accessed incomplete material.
Media Release: Call for CoI Blake Review Report to be Withdrawn
Call for CoI Blake Review Report to be Withdrawn:As Confirmation Relevant Child Abuse Commission of Inquiry Material was Not Accessed17 April 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today called for the Blake Review Report to be retracted as a matter of urgency...
Article-Deal of decade for Rockliff Libs
The Sunday Examiner | 14 April 2024; pg 6.Deal of the Decade for Rockliff LibsHastily thrashed-out JLN-Liberal deal leaves much to be desiredMatt MaloneyDuring the state's election campaign, the Liberal party incessantly attacked Jacqui Lambie Network candidates for...
Article-Report Quashes Any Hope
The Saturday Mercury | 13 April 2024; pg 8.Report Quashes any HopeDavid KillickThe findings in the Blake Report, released on Friday, had done little to restore hope to victim-survivors and children’s advocates, AshleyDetenton Centre whistleblower Alysha told the...
Win TV News Report – Initial Reaction to Blake Review Report Release
Watch the Win TV news report of 12 April 2024, in which Meg Webb MLC raises initial concerns with the Blake Review Report following its public release today.
Article-Rockliff ‘Bullying’ New MPs
The Mercury | 12 April 2024; pg 7.Rockliff 'bullying' new membersDavid KillickNon-government politicians have called on Jacqui Lambie Network MPs to tear up a deal they have signed with the government – saying the new parliamentarians have been duped.Premier Jeremy...
Win TV News Report – Rockliff-JLN Bad Deal
Watch the Win TV news report of 11 April 2024, in which Meg Webb MLC critiques the Rockliff-JLN Agreement following its public release.
Media Release: Liberal-JLN Agreement Sells Parliament and Voters Short
Liberal-JLN Agreement Sells Parliament and Voters Short11 April 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said the Jacquie Lambie Network (JLN) MPs should use the narrow window before the Rockliff government is recommissioned to walk away from the Agreement, and...
Briefing Paper – Analysis of Rockliff-JLN Agreement
Analysis of the Rockliff-JLN AgreementThe Rockliff-JLN Agreement was released publicly on the 10th of April 2024. On the 11th of April, Meg Webb MLC released her analysis of that Agreement.[pdf-embedder...
ABC Radio Mornings Interview – ‘Bad Faith’ Rockliff-JLN Agreement
Leon Compton on ABC Mornings interviews Meg Webb MLC regarding her concerns the recently released Agreement between the three new JLN State MPs and the Premier, was not negotiated in good faith on the Liberal government's behalf, due to the Agreement's degree of...
Media Release: Has Premier Received Blake Review Report into Commission of Inquiry Unresolved Matters?
Has Premier Received Blake Review Report into Commission of Inquiry Unresolved Matters?10 April 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today called on the Premier to disclose whether he has received the final report of the Blake Review into significant unresolved...
Article-‘No Consent’ for Museum to keep Autopsy Samples
The Australian | 4 April 2024; pg 3.'No Consent' for Museum to keep Autopsy SamplesMatthew DenholmA museum appears to have kept samples from 147 coronial autopsies for research for three decades, potentially without consent, prompting an investigation and demands for...
