Meg delivered her formal Address-in-Reply to the Governor's opening of Parliament Speech, on Tuesday, 21 May 2024.In her speech, Meg called for:the goverment to recommit to Truth-telling and Treaty with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community;action to address the CSA...
Motion Tabled – Call to Establish Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
The Hon. Meg Webb MLC tabled the following motion in the Legislative Council on Tuesday 21 May 2024, calling for the Tasmanian Parliament to establish a Joint House Standing Committee on Electoral Matters.Note: this motion was debated in the Legislative Council on the...
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...
Statement – Tasmanian Integrity Commission Complaint Dismissal
On the Legislative Council Adjournment debate of Wednesday the 1st of November 2023, Meg Webb MLC provided additional comments in light of the Premier's response to Ms Webb's statement of the previous day when she raised significant concerns arising from the Final...
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...
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...