Meg marked the International Day of Access to Information, held on the 28th of September, by bringing on for debate her motion calling for the state government to commission an independent review of the Tasmanian Right to Information Act 2009.Meg tabled her motion on...
The Voice to Parliament Referendum date has been announced! - Saturday, 14 October 2023 is the day!Confirmation of the referendum date, has focused people's minds on the task ahead, and the fact that voting decisions need to be made.For those who may wish to explore...
Question – Tasmanian Salmon Industry Plan – Implementation
Questions asked by the Hon Meg Webb MLC, and answered by the Hon. Jo Palmer MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Water, on Thursday 7 September and 12 September 2023. [pdf-embedder...
Speech-Visit by UN Expert on Toxics and Human Rights
Meg raised the recent visit to Hobart by the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights and the symposium organised by local scientific, medical and water quality experts, and commuity members, as a Special Interest Matter, on Tuesday, 12 September 2023. Text of...
Motion Debate – Impacts of the Salmon Industry in Tasmania
Meg spoke in response to a motion (moved by the Hon. Member for McIntyre) on the impacts of the Salmon Industry in Tasmania, on Tuesday 12 September 2023. View Part 1 of Meg's speech below: View Part 2 of Meg's speech below: Read Meg's contribution to the...
Question – Aboriginal Land Council Funding
Questions asked by the Hon Meg Webb MLC, and answered by the Hon. Roger Jaensch MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on 12 September 2023. [pdf-embedder url="https://megwebb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Answer-to-QWoN-M-Webb-re-ALCT-CFO_Received-12-Sept23.pdf"...
Article-Voices Added to YES Campaign
Article | The Mercury | 12 September 2023; pg 2.Gutwein lends voice to Yes campaignTess Mccracken & Genevieve HoldingIt is up to Tasmania to help mainlanders see the way forward to a Yes vote, Indigenous leader Noel Pearson says.Mr Pearson met former premier Peter...
Speech: Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2023
Meg delivered her main speech (second reading) to the Guardianship and Administration Amendment Bill 2023, on Wednesday, 6 September 2023. Later during the debate, Meg succeeded in securing two amendments to strengthen the requirements for assessing people's...
Motion Debate – Modern Slavery Reporting and Awareness
On Tuesday the 5th of September 2023, Meg brought on for debate her motion calling for the State government to request all state-owned companies and GBEs which need to comply with the Australian Modern Slavery Act's reporting requirements, to publish their compliance...
Motion Debate – The Matildas Inspire Near & Far!
Meg spoke in response to a motion (moved by the Hon. Member for Windermere) congratulating the Matildas Football team for their amazing and inspirational success during the 2023 World Cup.Meg was delighted to include a first-hand contribution from the Taroona Football...