I call on State Govt to mark IWD by committing to a comprehensive Budget gender impact statement detailing how any cuts to services, funding or jobs have been assessed for potential impacts on women/girls/gender-diverse Tasmanians. Read my full media release #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Actions speak louder than words - Premier’s claim of ‘most transparent Government ever’ has been well & truly debunked by CPI Integrity Report Card. Progress on transparency has largely been driven by efforts of crossbench & independent MPs My media release #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Centre For Public Integrity releases important integrity scorecard on Rockliff Govt: “shows a govt that is capable of progress - when pushed - or dragged there - by political exigencies - but not yet consistently committed to integrity.” Positive progress is thanks to indies & cross-bench. #politas

I welcome EPA & Public Health updates on antibiotic use & monitoring in Meadowbank hatchery. However, fail to address why public were kept in dark in the first place, & do not address concerns assoc with oxytetracycline, eg potential antimicrobial resistance. #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Listen to my talk with ABC Hobart Mornings program about revelations antibiotics were used in Huon Aquaculture Meadowbank Hatchery in January this year, without any public notification despite the company voluntarily disclosing the use to the EPA #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-mornings...

Revelations that antibiotics were used in the Meadowbank hatchery last month but were not disclosed publicly are deeply disturbing and raise many serious questions. Read my full media release…#politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Huon Aquaculture used an antibiotic to treat a disease outbreak at a hatchery in Hobart’s water catchment, but made no public announcement to alert downstream users. Lack of full transparency looks like secrecy - doesn’t meet community expectation #politas tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/salmon-...

Pokies measures announced today by Rockliff govt make mockery of harm minimisation - & same day govt release Deloitte report on abandoned pokies card - shows card would reduce pokies harm & be economic boost for Tas - $200+ million GSP & net increase 200 jobs! Read my full media release… #politas

I talked with Ryk Goddard on ABC Hobart Breakfast reviewing 2025 – the year that was! We discussed some of the year’s highlights and priorities, while also looking forward to the possibilities of 2026. Have a listen in the link below… #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-hobart-b...

I talked with ABC Mornings program about my concerns over the last minute deals on the Mac Point AFL Stadium, esp potentially serious ramifications of the government’s agreement to cap costs. Have a listen… #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-mornings...

It was Important to me to put a comprehensive account on the Parliamentary record on exactly how devastating this ill-concieved project will be on the beautiful heritage character of our capital city, and on our state finances. #politas pulsetasmania.com.au/news/stadium...

The quiet release on Mineral Resources Tasmania website of a critical report raises serious questions about the state’s capacity to build the Mac Point stadium. Was report’s release after Budget Estimates hearings deliberate? Read my full media release… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

I’m highly concerned a taxpayer-funded program for at-risk Tas youths posted footage on social media showing workers at a camp dressed in black clothes & balaclavas. Also concerning is allocation of funds via election announcement, not competitive selection #politas www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

At Budget Estimates, Education Minister Palmer confirmed she was not consulted on TasTAFE cuts to Lab Tech courses, despite 67 lab techs currently employed across the State’s schools and colleges, and around 8 recruited every year. Read my full media release…#politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

I thank the Attorney-General for taking on board feedback I & others have raised on behalf of many hurt, angry & bewildered Tasmanians impacted by this shocking situation. The commitment to a formal apology is an important one. Read my full media release #politas www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

The unexplained absence of the Gender Budget Impact Statement from the Interim State Budget papers is an alarming and regressive step. Not all policy decisions affect all people equally. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Strengthening our democracy is a prioity for me. My 2023 motion prompted Govt to begin disclosing Ministerial diaries, but the model is woefully inadequate & opaque. In compliance with my Sept motion, Govt have released consultation paper on improving Ministerial diary disclosure scheme #politas

It was an honour to be in our Upper House as it united to pass an important Bill providing financial redress for victims of former Tas laws against homosexuality and cross dressing. Respected advocate Rodney Croome provided MLCs with briefings & joined us during the moving debate. #politas

Today I presented petitions in the Legislative Council calling on the government to reverse the cuts to government subsidies for TasTAFE Lab Tech and Creative Industries courses. I join the petition signatories in calling for the Minister to reverse the cuts to government subsidies. #politas

It was a morion of mine in the Legislative Council in Nov 2023 which prompted the Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, to establish the Woolcott Review. I welcome the tabling of the Final Report-Part A of the independent Woolcott Review #politas Read my full release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

The Leg Co supported my motion to establish a dedicated parliamentary committee with the sole purpose of holding a hearing with the TPC independent Panel on its Final Integrated Assessment Report of the proposed Mac Point Stadium. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

As a signatory to the MPs’ letter to the AFL, I regard the eleventh-hour change of heart over the requested meeting as a welcome and responsible development. Read my full medua release #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Momentum is building for Tasmania to introduce its own Human Rights protection laws, following moves in South Australia and, most recently, New South Wales. #politas Read my full media release…. megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Today I have signed a letter, along with 17 other Tasmanian representatives from all tiers of government, seeking an urgent meeting with the AFL to discuss the ramifications of the Tasmanian Planning Commission’s findings regarding the Macquarie Point stadium. #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

The Tatarka Review Report was made public today. Community outrage at an apparent lack of accountability from the Commission of Inquiry prompted the Govt to commission the Tatarka Review. I think many people will still be frustrated. Read my media release… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

The Legislative Council did not support the government’s dissallowance motion on the parliamentary salary and allowances determination. Listen to my interview discussing this on ABC Hobart Mornings program… #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-mornings...

Today in the Legislative Council we are debating a disallowance motion relating to parliamentary salaries. I do not support the disallowance. Read my full media release… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Yesterday for the 3rd time in 3 years, Leg Co supported my motion calling for reform of the current ministerial diaries disclosure system. We need genuine reform to strengthen our ministerial diaries disclosure system, it’s time for Rockliff government to respect the Parliament and act. #politas

Today the Leg Co will debate my motion calling for reform of current ministerial diaries disclosure system. The current model as an exercise in deliberate obfuscation and hollow performative transparency. Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

I welcome the release of the final TPC report on the proposed Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium. This Report is a potential circuit-breaker that should bring the AFL and Tasmanian Government back to the negotiating table. Read my full media release… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

With Coronial Project findings released, I call on the Rockliff Govt to issue a formal State Apology to all families affected, & commit to investigating breaches of the law, so both individuals & institutions can be held accountable #politas Read my full media release megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Read my Talking Point in today’s Mercury Newspaper on the shameful attitude of the Rockliff Govt to the preventable harm being wrought on Tasmanian families by pokies. Losses are at decade highs, half is coming from people being harmed. The pokies card is the expert-advised way forward. #politas

I welcome progress through Lower House of Commissions of Inquiry Amendment (Private Sessions Information) Bill. The obstacle this Bill addresses came to light due to work I undertook on behalf of a constituent in late 2024. Read my full media release #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Tasmanians lost almost $18.5 million on pokies in July alone - almost $600,000 a day. Annual losses for 2024-25 totalled $193,908,165 - decade-high losses. Pokies harm in Tas is a direct result of Lib/Lab kowtowing to pokies barons. Read my media release #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Have a listen to my chat with ABC Hobart Mornings about my call for the Lib govt to provide an immediate update on 2 significant follow-up reports associated with the findings of the 2023 Commission of Inquiry: the independent Tatarka & Woolcott Reviews #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-mornings...

Two yrs on from Commission of Inquiry into Tasmanian Govt’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse final report provided to Governor on 31 Aug 2023, Govt is still failing to keep community updated on related important independent reviews. Read my full media release… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

I’m back on deck after a few weeks off while the dust settled after the recent state election. I provided comments in this Crikey piece on the role of the Upper House in this new iteration of a minority government - plenty of opportunitues and challenges #politas www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/22/t...

I received a confidential departmental briefing on Marinus Link Business Case today. This was a last-minute process which was disturbing and tokenistic. #politas My full release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Great piece in Mercury from Dr Richard Herr OAM on excellent opportunity for our Parliament to legislate fixed-term elections to help prevent early snap elections being called for self-serving political expediency. Important to help restore trust & confidence in our democracy. #politas

A courageous new Tas parliament now has opportunity to mitigate the disruptive impact of serial early elections by introducing fixed 4 year terms for Tas House of Assembly. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

My Talking Point in today’s Mercury on need for establishment parties to make real change in approach to budget repair & working with cross-bench, & need for fixed 4yr terms. New state parliament must act decisively to break these cycles. It must do better. #politas megwebb.com.au/talking-poin...

Yesterday I spoke to Kylie Baxter on ABC Hobart Drive about the start of Tassie’s new political donations disclosure laws, and questions to be answered on two 30 June deadlines contained in the AFL deal with the Tas government #politas Listen to the full interview... megwebb.com.au/abc-drive-ra...

Is Tas currently in breach of its deal with the AFL, given two 30th June deadlines for statutory approvals not met, as stipulated in Schedule 12? Questions over any renegotiation in caretaker period - should wait until new govt formed #politas Read full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Integrity Commission confirms new lobbying disclosure code put in ice because (1) the three major parties have effectively refused to comply it, and (2) funding for Integrity Commission key positions dealing with the new lobbying code had been cut in the recent Liberal state budget #politas

Tassie’s pokies losses for May = $16,439,122 On track for 2024/25 losses over $190m - highest Tassie annual losses in a decade. Pokies card will save lives. How could any responsible election candidate refuse to sign up to that? #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Integrity & leadership challenge: I call on all parties & candidates at this snap State election to disclose political donations for the entire election campaign period in line with the upcoming new donation disclosure rules. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Having long called for renegotiation of AFL deal to save Tassie team, today I’ve signed a letter to AFL CEO Andrew Dillon by 21 Tas State, Fed & Local elected reps, calling for renegotiation of divisive Mac Point stadium. Read my full media release & letter… #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

If an early election is called this week, Lib Govt should bring forward commencement of new state political donations disclosures laws, in the interest of integrity, transparency & restoring trust. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

The Nelson result in every polling booth is a resounding vote for an independent Upper House, & for greater integrity, transparency & accountability in politics. Read my full media release... #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

I talked with ABC Hobart Breakfast about the Premier’s reckless decision to abandon TPC PoSS process & rush unviable AFL-dictated stadium through Parliament. Flouting due process will not solve long list of critical issues or make them go away. #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-breakfas...