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...
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...
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...
Background Briefing Paper – Proposed Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters
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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-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...
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...
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...