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Media Release: Momentum Builds for Tas Human Rights Act

Media Release: Momentum Builds for Tas Human Rights Act

Momentum Builds for Tasmanian Human Rights Act24 October 2025Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today said momentum is building for Tasmania to introduce its own Human Rights protection laws, following moves in South Australia and, most recently, New South...

Article-MPs Call For Rethink on AFL Stadium Contract

Article-MPs Call For Rethink on AFL Stadium Contract

The Saturday Mercury | 18 October 2025; pg 4MPs Call For Rethink on AFL Stadium ContractDavid KillickA delegation of Tasmanian politicians has demanded a meeting with the AFL to discuss a rethink on the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium.The group of state and federal...

Media Release: Tatarka Review

Media Release: Tatarka Review

Tatarka Review25 September 2025Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the tabling of the Tatarka Review.Ms Webb said the review was the Report of the Independent Review of Grants of Legal Assistance Under Employment Direction 16 to Public Officers...

Media Release: Disallowance Motion

Media Release: Disallowance Motion

Disallowance MotionThursday, 25 September 2025Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today expressed her anger at the Rockliff Government’s Disallowance Motion.Ms Webb said every member of the Tasmanian Parliament knows what a privilege it is to represent and work...

Article-Political Football; Game’s in the balance

Article-Political Football; Game’s in the balance

The Mercury | 22 September 2025. Front page; pg 4   Political Football Game's in the balance One vote could decide future of controversial stadium    Sue Bailey, Elise Kaine and David Killick   Members of the Legislative Council who will ultimately decide...

Article-Mobility access denied

Article-Mobility access denied

The Mercury | 18 September 2025: pg 11. Mobility access deniedWriting on the wall as safety issues close classes, carparkGenevieve HoldingHundreds of senior students in Kingborough may soon be unable to attend classes as upgrades to their government-owned learning...

Talking Point-Libs Won’t Stop Pokies Harming Families

Talking Point-Libs Won’t Stop Pokies Harming Families

Talking Point | The Mercury | 12 September 2025; pgs 20 & 37.The Libs Would End Greyhound Racing to Prevent Risk to Dogs, but They Won’t Stop Pokies Harming Families ‘Managing’ Problem Gambling Is Not Enough. We Must Prevent Harm, Meg Webb MLC WritesWith...

Media Release: Initial Response to Coronial Project Findings

Media Release: Initial Response to Coronial Project Findings

Initial Response to Coronial Project Findings Thursday, 11 September 2025 Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the release of the Coronial Project findings as a long overdue step forward but warned it may not provide a comprehensive resolution for...

Media Release: Tatarka Review

Article-Win for victims to access records

Mercury | 11 September 2025; pg 5. Article- Win for victims to access recordsAmber WilsonA pathway may soon be cleared for whistleblowers and victim-survivors of child sexual abuse attempting to gain access to their own records.An "unforeseen legal obstacle" recently...

Media Release: Welcome Reforms to Commissions of Inquiry Act Underway

Media Release: Welcome Reforms to Commissions of Inquiry Act Underway

Welcome Reforms to Commissions of Inquiry Act UnderwayWednesday, 10 September 2025Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC has welcomed progress of the Commissions of Inquiry Amendment (Private Sessions Information) Bill, passed by the State Lower House today,...

Article-Pokies loss tops $18m in a month

Article-Pokies loss tops $18m in a month

Mercury | 3 September 2025; pg 9. Article- Pokies loss tops $18m in a monthDavid KillickTasmanians lost more than $18m gambling on poker machines in July, the highest monthly figure in five years, new Treasury data shows.Reforms to gambling laws intended to reduce...

Media Release: July Pokies Losses of $600,000 per Day Demand Urgent Action

Media Release: July Pokies Losses of $600,000 per Day Demand Urgent Action

July Pokies Losses of $600,000 per Day Demand Urgent ActionTuesday, 2 September 2025Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today described the monthly July pokies losses, totalling almost $18.5 million, as a clanging alarm bell demanding urgent action.“Tasmanians lost...