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...

Premier Rockliff’s autocratic decision to pull the Macquarie Point stadium out of PoSS process in order to avoid any planning approval requirement is an affront to the Tasmanian people & a new low for our state. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Disappointing the Legislative Council failed to support the opportunity to pursue renegotiations with AFL to ensure Tasmania’s AFL team doesn’t become collateral damage should the state be unable to comply with the current agreement timeframes and deadlines #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Listen to my ABCMornings chat on my motion re serious concerns in Independent Gruen Review of Mac Point Stadium & TPC draft Integrated Assessment - clear need to renegotiate AFL deal to save our Tasmania Devils team and protect the best interests of our state #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-mornings...

My motion for debate in LC this week calls on Rockliff Govt to reopen negotiations with AFL over Mac Point stadium in light of concerns raised by the independent Gruen Report & TPC Draft Integrated Assessment Report. #politas Read my full media release & motion… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

After stringing Tasmanians along for 10 mths and using it as an excuse to avoid answering scrutiny questions, the Rockliff Govt has broken its promise in the JLN agreement to have an independent review of the Integrity Commission. #politas Read my full media release… megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Listen to my chat on ABC Hobart Mornings radio show discussing the new AEC political donation disclosures - revealed small fraction of donations made to Tasmania’s 2 major parties. #politas A healthy democracy relies on transparency. megwebb.com.au/abc-radio-dr...

Latest annual Fed political donations disclosures highlight ongoing secrecy & opacity cloaking donations, and growing urgency for immediate implementation of real state reform to shred the current shroud of secrecy. #politas Read my full media release... megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

My look at an interesting - and maybe prescient -- media situation down in Tas, where a string of local papers & a polling company have passed to owners that also operate a powerful lobby firm, & who have worked on campaigns for the incumbent Liberal government www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Plenty of ways to get involved in my re-election campaign! megwebb.com.au/2025-re-elec... Sign up today for letterboxing, door-knocking, poster sites, donating - lots of ways to make a difference! #politas

New Nov pokies losses data out today Nov 2024 $16m Losses in Federal Group casinos $6.8m Av loss per day $516,174 In the last year $189.89m Lost since 2018 ‘pokies’ election $1.18 billion No of pokies operating in Sept = 3282 #politas #gambling Data www.treasury.tas.gov.au/liquor-and-g...

Leg Co Select Committee Inquiry into provisions of University of Tasmania Act 1992 today released its Final Report - 88 findings & 19 recs focused primarily on amendments to the Act. #politas www.parliament.tas.gov.au/__data/asset...

Did you catch my final e-news for the year? Check it out for a wrap-up of the busy month of November. Great time to subscribe to get the enews straight to your inbox in 2025! #politas mailchi.mp/megwebb/meg-...

Human Rights Day, Dec 10th, marks anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. TLRI recommended Tas Human Rights Act in 2007 & 2024. Tasmanians deserve a Human Rights Act to ensure every government decision takes into account impact on human rights. #politas megwebb.com.au/talking-poin...

Under questioning today from @megwebb-mlc.bsky.social, it seems Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania will be impacted by the delayed Spirits of Tasmania. According to the PA CEO, the workforce, conservation works, and ability to generate revenue will all be impacted #politas

It's very telling all Leg Co independents voted against Rockliff Govt's poorly consulted DAP Bill. Provides opportunity for Premier & Minister to work respectfully & co-operatively with local government sector. The ball is in their court. #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Victoria charging ahead with card-based pokies laws - shame on Jeremy Rockliff and Tas Liberal Govt for betraying Tasmanians by abandoning the nation-leading pokies card in our state #politas www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The Rockliff Govt must heed urgent calls by independent Tasmanian National Preventive Mechanism (TNPM), Mr Richard Connock, and immediately fund the Office so it can fulfil its legislated responsibilities. Current funding = no monitoring visits! #politas megwebb.com.au/media-releas...

Blow up the pokies. Today’s Mercury cartoon

Huge boost to pokies pubs profits confirmed! My qs in LC: Govt confirms av retained profits increase 23-24 individual licensing = 55% Top 1/3 = 61%; Middle 1/3 = 51%; lowest 1/3 = 32%. Govt refuses to give de-identified highest % increase- I est. well over 100% - Govt can say otherwise #politas

The Advocate has been spot-on condemning Rockliff Govt & Tas Labor for utterly failing Tasmanians on pokies-prioritising vested interests over nation-leading harm prevention #politas See today's editorial, & 4 Nov & 19 Oct www.theadvocate.com.au/story/882406... www.theadvocate.com.au/story/882406...

Listen to my interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast with Steve Cannane talking about the shock backflip by the Tasmanian Liberal Government on its promised mandatory pokies pre-commitment card #politas megwebb.com.au/abc-radio-na...

Have a listen to the Tas Gaming Commissioner on ABC Hobart this morning - she talks about all the good work that has already been done in developing the Tas pokies card. This work should be continuing, not deferred indefinitely. #politas www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...