MEDIA
Media Release – Independent Inquiry Into Police Surveillance
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb has repeated her call for a truly independent Inquiry to be established into electronic surveillance by Tasmania Police.“This is a matter of urgency to ensure ongoing trust and confidence in the Tasmania Police and the...
Pokies losses mount
Rob Inglis | The Mercury | 27 September 2022TASMANIANS lost more than $17m on poker machines last month, bolstering the case for a strong card-based system to reduce the harms caused by problem gambling.That’s according to independent Nelson MLC Meg Webb, who...
Alysha case raises questions about Attorney-General: Lawyer
Sean Ford | The Examiner | 28 September 2022The state government's approach to a workers compensation case an Ashley Youth Detention Centre whistleblower says is destroying her raises questions about Attorney-General Elise Archer's performance, according to a...
Media Release – Ashley Youth Detention Centre – “Alysha”
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today called on Premier Jeremy Rockliff to urgently intervene to guarantee the Workers Compensation matter concerning the Ashley Youth Detention Centre whistle-blower known as ‘Alysha’ is being conducted appropriately and...
Finally, a humane pokies plan
The Mercury | Op-Ed | 21 September 2022THE introduction of universal pre-commitment cards could be the first time Tasmania has a pokies policy that hasn’t been dictated by the gambling industry.Given this state’s dark history of bowing to the wishes of the industry,...
Tasmania leads on limits for poker machine losses
Matthew Denholm | The Australian | 16 September 2022Tasmania leads on limits for poker machine losses Tasmanian Deputy Premier and Treasurer Michael Ferguson announcing nation-first poker machine loss limits in Hobart on Thursday. Tasmanian Deputy Premier and...
Tasmania Talks – Gambling Reforms
Mike O'Loughlin | Tasmania Talks | 16 September 2022 See more of Meg’s recent media.See more on Pokies Reform.
Tasmania to become the first state to introduce card-based gaming for poker machines
Matt Maloney | The Examiner | 16 September 2022The state government will introduce card-based gaming for electronic gaming machines in Tasmania's hotels, clubs and casinos by December 2024.Finance Minister Michael Ferguson said the cards would have pre-set default...
Pokies Critics Hail New Limits
David Killick | The Mercury | 16 September 2022WORLD-LEADING reforms to limit the amount of money gamblers can lose on poker machines in the state’s pubs, clubs and casinos will be introduced by the Tasmanian government.Treasurer Michael Ferguson announced on Thursday...
ABC Mornings – Mandatory pokies precommitment
Mel Bush | ABC Mornings | 16 September 2022 See more of Meg’s recent media.See more on Pokies Reform
WIN News – Mandatory Pokies Precommitment
WIN News | 15 September 2022 See more of Meg’s recent media.See more on Pokies Reform
7News – Pokies Precommitment
7NEWS | 15 September 2022 See more of Meg’s recent media.See more on Pokies Reform
ABC News – Pokies play
ABC News | 15 September 2022 See more of Meg’s recent media.See more on Pokies Reform
Media Release – Card-Based Pokies
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the State Liberal Government’s introduction of a universal card-based method of using poker machines in venues.“While this will not stop all harm, it is a significant improvement in providing protection to...
Gambling limits for poker machines in Tasmania by 2024, but THA blasts move after Liberal election pledge
Adam Langenberg | ABC Tasmania | 15 September 2022Tasmanian gamblers will be prevented from spending more than $5,000 a year on poker machines unless they apply to increase their limit, after the state government announced a "nation-leading" pre-commitment scheme.The...
Voters Deserve Transparency
Kingborough Chronicle | 13 September 2022Voters deserve to know if Local Government candidates are members of a political party, regardless of whether the candidate has the endorsement or backing of the political party, says State Independent Member for Nelson, Meg...
Government rejects Integrity Commission call on botched police surveillance incident
Matt Maloney | The Examiner | 2 September 2022The Integrity Commission will not investigate a bungled police surveillance operation inside Risdon Prison as another independent inquiry has already been announced.Nelson independent MLC Meg Webb on Thursday called for...
Media Release – Risdon Privacy Breach
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today called on the Government to refer the Risdon Privacy Breach matter to the Integrity Commissioner.Ms Webb said Tasmania Police’s appointment of former Solicitor General Michael Farrell to investigate the matter was...
Tasmania Talks – Independent Review into Parliamentary practices
Mike O'Loughlin | Tasmania Talks | 31 August 2022 Read Meg’s statement on the release of the Independent Review into Parliamentary practices and procedures to support workplace cultureRead the review’s final report, Motion for Respect – Report into Workplace Culture...
Letter to the Editor – Defending all Tasmanians
Meg Webb | The Advocate | 26 August 2022 In response to The Advocate editorial, it is concerning to have to point out to a member of the fourth estate that just because one party has won government, it doesn't mean they get to bypass Parliament, avoid scrutiny or test...
ABC Drive – Independent Review into Parliamentary practices
Mel Bush | ABC Drive | 29 August 2022 Read Meg’s statement on the release of the Independent Review into Parliamentary practices and procedures to support workplace cultureRead the review's final report, Motion for Respect – Report into Workplace Culture in the...
Media Release – Government Urged to Secure TLRI’s Future
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb will today table a motion to secure the future of the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute.“I am calling on the Liberal State Government to commit in full and in good faith to the independent review’s recommendations for which it is...
Tasmania Talks – Defending Tasmanians’ Right to Protest
Mike O’Loughlin | Tasmania Talks | 24 August 2022 Read Meg's media release, or read/watch her second reading speech on this bill.See more of Meg in the media.
Media Release – Police Offences (Workplace Protections) Amendment Bill
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said the Police Offences (Workplace Protections) Amendment Bill is both ideologically-driven and deliberately divisive.“The reality is, the proposed Bill impinges on the fundamental, democratic rights of Tasmanians,” Ms Webb...
Media Release – Government Response to the Fin Fish Farming Inquiry Report
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb stated today there is a lot riding on the Government’s 10 Year Salmon Plan, currently under development.“The Government has chosen to release its response to the Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania Inquiry Report today,” Ms Webb, who...
Ensuring our democracy and environment can flourish
Mike O'Loughlin | Tasmania Talks | 10 August 2022
Media Release – Parliament Restoration
Meg Webb MLC has welcomed the Premier’s commitment to restore the House of Assembly back to the five electorates by seven MPs model.“Common-sense and democratic principles have prevailed.“Congratulations to Premier Rockliff for having the fortitude to put the...
TCCI’s parliament reform plan lashed
THE state’s peak business body has been accused by the Greens of being “undemocratic” over its submission on how to restore state parliament to 35 seats.Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Michael Bailey has written to Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying seven...
Media Release – Lower House Restoration
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today warned the Rockliff Liberal Government to keep faith with the Tasmanian community when it restores the State’s House of Assembly to 35 seats.Ms Webb said she was deeply concerned about vested interests pushing for a new...
Media Release – Tasmanian Government Ignored Formal Advice on Missing State of the Environment Report
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said today an RTI request reveals the Tasmanian Government ignored formal advice in 2019 to progress the overdue State of the Environment Report.Ms Webb called on the Government to resolve as a matter of urgency which agency has...
