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...
Question – RTI Uplift Project Expenditure & Implementation?
The Hon Meg Webb MLC asked the following Question on the 16th of May 2024. The Leader of Government Business, the Hon. Leonie Hiscutt MLC, tabled the Premier's response on Thursday 20 June 2024. (Note: The Premier's response tabled this day also included the response...
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...
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...
Question – Where are Submissions Made to Draft Conversion Bill?
The Hon Meg Webb MLC asked the following Question on the 7th of May 2024, and answered by the the Hon. Guy Barnett MP, Attorney-General and the Minister for Justice on 20 May 2024. [pdf-embedder...
Question – RTI Uplift Project Progress?
The Hon Meg Webb MLC asked the following Question on the 7th of May 2024. Ms Webb then asked a related additional question on the 16th of May: question can be read here.On Thursday the 20th of June 2024, the Leader of Government Business, the Hon. Leonie Hiscutt MLC,...
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...
Media Release: Change in Parliamentary Approach to Supreme Court Judge Suspension a Welcome Move
Change in Parliamentary Approach to Supreme Court Judge Suspension a Welcome Move8 December 2023Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC has welcomed the government’s decision to delay debate on its controversial Supreme Court (Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry)...