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Media Release: Upper House Votes to Establish Electoral Matters Parliamentary Oversight Committee
Upper House Moves to Establish Electoral Matters Parliamentary Oversight Committee23 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb welcomed the Legislative Council vote today in support of her call for the establishment of a parliamentary Electoral Matters...
Media Release: Parliamentary Call on Government to act urgently on AYDC Taskforce
Parliamentary Call on Government to act urgently on AYDC Taskforce 23 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb has tabled a motion in the Legislative Council calling on the Government to immediately put in place a taskforce to design and implement interim...
Article-Commissioner calls for immediate closure of Ashley Youth Detention Centre
The Examiner | 22 May 2024; online article.Commisisioner calls for immediate closure of Ashley Youth Detention Centre.Hugh Bohane A Commissioner has called on the Government to immediately close Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) and change the current model of...
Media Release: Government Must Heed Calls for Urgent Ashley Action Taskforce
Government Must Heed Calls for Urgent Ashley Action Taskforce22 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said the recent call from the Children’s Commissioner for an immediate taskforce to reduce the number of children at Ashley Youth Detention Centre is a...
Media Release: Independent Police Oversight Authority and Democracy Reforms Needed
Independent Police Oversight and Democracy Reforms Called For21 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today called for the establishment of an Independent Police Oversight Authority and the introduction of fixed four-year elections among other democracy and...
Media Release: Move to Establish Joint House Electoral Matters Committee
Move to Establish an Electoral Matters Parliamentary Committee21 May 2024Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today moved to establish a Joint House Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, similar to those operating nationally.“My proposal will provide for routine...
Article-Bringing Blackmans Bay together
Kingborough Chronicle | 21 May 2024; pg 12.Bringing Blackmans Bay togetherNeighbour Day was celebrated at the Blackmans Bay skate park on Saturday, May 11.The Blackmans Bay Community Association (BBCA) used funding from Healthy Tasmania to support a community party...
Article-Libs on Upper House Search
Sunday Tasmanian | 19 May 2024; pg 4. Libs on Upper House search Sue Bailey As the Liberal Party begins the search for candidates to contest three Legislative Council elections in 2025, the independent member for Nelson, Meg Webb, has confirmed she plans to stand...
Article-MPs back EPA inquiry call
The Mercury | 14 May 2024; pg 9. MPs back EPA inquiry call; Anti-salmon farming group wants independent review Duncan Abey Independent 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 Abey Opposition 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 report David Killick The 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...
