Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb has repeated her call for a truly independent Inquiry to be established into electronic surveillance by Tasmania Police.“This is a matter of urgency to ensure ongoing trust and confidence in the Tasmania Police and the...
Media Release – Card-Based Pokies
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the State Liberal Government’s introduction of a universal card-based method of using poker machines in venues.“While this will not stop all harm, it is a significant improvement in providing protection to...
Gambling limits for poker machines in Tasmania by 2024, but THA blasts move after Liberal election pledge
Adam Langenberg | ABC Tasmania | 15 September 2022Tasmanian gamblers will be prevented from spending more than $5,000 a year on poker machines unless they apply to increase their limit, after the state government announced a "nation-leading" pre-commitment scheme.The...
Media Release – Government Response to the Fin Fish Farming Inquiry Report
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb stated today there is a lot riding on the Government’s 10 Year Salmon Plan, currently under development.“The Government has chosen to release its response to the Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania Inquiry Report today,” Ms Webb, who...
Media Release – Tasmanian Government Ignored Formal Advice on Missing State of the Environment Report
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said today an RTI request reveals the Tasmanian Government ignored formal advice in 2019 to progress the overdue State of the Environment Report.Ms Webb called on the Government to resolve as a matter of urgency which agency has...
Media Release – State’s Premier Law Reform Agency Critically Underfunded
Independent Member for Nelson said today the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute is critically underfunded.Ms Webb said an independent review into the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute (TLRI) has found that it makes a significant and efficient contribution to the State’s...
Media Release – Tasmania’s State of the Environment Report Should Also be Listed as Endangered
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said today the delayed Federal State of the Environment Report increases pressure upon the State Government to detail when the long overdue Tasmanian State of the Environment Report will be released.“The legislated required...
Media Release – Fin Fish Inquiry Report
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said the tabling of Inquiry into Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania strongly encourages the State Government to ensure all future industry planning and regulation actively improves public confidence and builds the industry’s social...
Media Release – New Premier Provides Opportunity for New Culture of Respect
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb said Jeremy Rockliff’s appointment as Tasmania’s new Premier, offers an opportunity for a new inclusive and respectful culture to be adopted by government.“I congratulate Jeremy Rockliff on his appointment as Tasmania’s Premier...
Media Release – International Women’s Day – Gender Budget Impact Statement Proposal
The Legislative Council will today mark International Women’s Day by debating a call for Tasmania to adopt a Gender Budget Impact Statement as part of the annual State Budget Papers.Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC tabled the motion which will be debated...