Pulse Tasmania - Digital Online | 28 August 2026Legislative Council launches inquiry into Tasmania's abandoned pokies cardA new parliamentary inquiry will examine the Tasmanian government’s decision to scrap its promised mandatory pokies pre-commitment card earlier...
New Parliamentary Inquiry to Scrutinise Government’s Pokies Policy Development Processes 27 August 2026Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today welcomed the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee inquiry into the processes underpinning the recent gambling harm...
Meg Webb MLC debated her motion on the 18th of August 2026, which called on the Rockliff government to deliver a progress report for a state ban on gambling advertising in state-owned or funded venues, and on player uniforms, in compliance with a previous motion...
Hobart Mercury | Monday August 10, 2026; pg 7.Abetz gambling retreatGovernment backs down on closing hoursElise KaineThe government has been accused of interfering with the work of its own independent gaming commission and preventing "even a small amount of harm...
Watch the 7 Nightly News bulletin of Thursday the 30th of July 2026, during which Independent for Nelson Meg Webb MLC is interviewed regarding the State Government's political interference, watering down new rules developed by the independent Tasmanian Gaming and...
Pokies Losses and Harm for 2025-26 Skyrocket as Predicted 30 July 2026Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today exposed the unprecedented step taken this week by the Treasurer running roughshod over new rules developed and issued by the independent Gaming...
Hobart Mercury | Saturday July 18, 2026; pg 3. Pokies cost Tassie $208m State's gamblers set new record for losses on poker machines Bridget Clarke Tasmanians lost nearly $210m on poker machines in the last financial year – the highest figure on record, new Treasury...
Watch the ABC TV News' report on Friday the 17th of July 2026, during which Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC emphasises her concern with the fake "harm reduction" measures for poker machines which the Government is planning to introduce. This follows new...
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb MLC interview with 7 TV Nightly News on Friday the 17th of July 2026, discussing her concerns with the new data which has found Tasmanians have lost a record amount on pokies in the last financial year.
Meg Webb MLC, Independent Member for Nelson, speaks on ABC Drive Radio with Kylie Baxter on Friday the 17th of July 2026 discussing her concern with the new data revealing $208 million was lost to Tasmanian poker machines in the last financial year.Â
