Tasmanian Constitution Society
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Helen Burnet’s successful motion for a Joint Standing Committee on integrity should be welcomed by all Tasmanians. Good on Helen Burnet for moving it. #politas Clippings from Hobart Mercury - todayspaper.themercury.com.au/html5/reader...
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August 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Helen Burnet’s successful motion for a Joint Standing Committee on integrity should be welcomed by all Tasmanians. Good on Helen Burnet for moving it. #politas Clippings from Hobart Mercury - todayspaper.themercury.com.au/html5/reader...
Integrity Commission's electoral reform recommendations need to be acted on the improve our democracy. #politas tinyurl.com/3zv638wv
New report flags gaps in election integrity safeguards in Tasmania – Integrity Commission
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July 30, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Integrity Commission's electoral reform recommendations need to be acted on the improve our democracy. #politas tinyurl.com/3zv638wv
Great to see integrity champion Meg Webb take the initiative in drafting a bill for the oversight of political lobbyists. Have your say and help strengthen our democracy. #politas
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July 24, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Great to see integrity champion Meg Webb take the initiative in drafting a bill for the oversight of political lobbyists. Have your say and help strengthen our democracy. #politas
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Great to see Labor’s Ella Haddad saying the Opposition will move to compel MPs and government officials, including politicians, to answer Integrity Commission questions – and the Greens will support it #politas
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June 26, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Great to see Labor’s Ella Haddad saying the Opposition will move to compel MPs and government officials, including politicians, to answer Integrity Commission questions – and the Greens will support it #politas
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Govt's lack of commitment to Integrity Commission reform shown by dropping key Cox review recommendation that would require government officials, including politicians, to answer questions. #politas www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
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June 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Govt's lack of commitment to Integrity Commission reform shown by dropping key Cox review recommendation that would require government officials, including politicians, to answer questions. #politas www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmani...
University land sale bill confirms the Legislative Council's role as a planning authority and govt's penchant for secrecy and behind-closed-door deals. bit.ly/4vBSBd6
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Legislative Council’s new role confirmed
17 April 2026 The Legislative Council’s passing of the bill for the university to sell land above Churchill Avenue has three undesirable consequences, among others. It: Confirms the Legislative Cou…
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April 17, 2026 at 5:28 AM
University land sale bill confirms the Legislative Council's role as a planning authority and govt's penchant for secrecy and behind-closed-door deals. bit.ly/4vBSBd6
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Last week's decisions by our MPs show the benefits of a power-sharing parlt: publication of cabinet documents within 30 days; government businesses required to release RTI content; inquiry into the Caretaker convention. #politas
March 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Last week's decisions by our MPs show the benefits of a power-sharing parlt: publication of cabinet documents within 30 days; government businesses required to release RTI content; inquiry into the Caretaker convention. #politas
The RTI review found increasing funding to the ombudsman’s office and other watchdogs will improve accountability. Funding should increase in the next budget. #politas
March 18, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The RTI review found increasing funding to the ombudsman’s office and other watchdogs will improve accountability. Funding should increase in the next budget. #politas
Ombudsman’s report about RTI failures: govt should implement suggestion of megwebb-mlc.bsky.social for moratorium on budget cuts on Ombudsman’s office and departmental RTI staff. #politas
March 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Ombudsman’s report about RTI failures: govt should implement suggestion of megwebb-mlc.bsky.social for moratorium on budget cuts on Ombudsman’s office and departmental RTI staff. #politas
Tas MPs should back the Greens' proposal to follow South Australia and ban donations to political parties and individuals. There is public funding so banning donations will end double dipping. Getting rid of donations will get rid of the perception parties and candidates can be bought. #politas
March 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Tas MPs should back the Greens' proposal to follow South Australia and ban donations to political parties and individuals. There is public funding so banning donations will end double dipping. Getting rid of donations will get rid of the perception parties and candidates can be bought. #politas
Congratulations to Centre for Public Integrity for its report. It’s an opportunity for its Tas parlt to fill the gaps and show it’s serious about integrity in govt, parlt and bureaucracy. #politas
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Rockliff Gov Integrity Scorecard
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Rockliff Gov Integrity Scorecard
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February 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Congratulations to Centre for Public Integrity for its report. It’s an opportunity for its Tas parlt to fill the gaps and show it’s serious about integrity in govt, parlt and bureaucracy. #politas
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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.
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Positive progress is thanks to indies & cross-bench.
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February 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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
Positive progress is thanks to indies & cross-bench.
#politas
Great move in transparency and confidence in government direction: @kristiejohnstonmp.bsky.social call for cabinet papers to be made public. Parlt should pass her bill. Queensland has done it since 2024 and New Zealand since 2019 and their respective skies haven’t fallen in. #politas
February 23, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Great move in transparency and confidence in government direction: @kristiejohnstonmp.bsky.social call for cabinet papers to be made public. Parlt should pass her bill. Queensland has done it since 2024 and New Zealand since 2019 and their respective skies haven’t fallen in. #politas
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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
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Stadium debate goes until nearly 3am after Meg Webb’s marathon speech
Pro-stadium MLCs blocked Meg Webb’s attempt to adjourn until the next sitting…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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
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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
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Have a listen… #politas
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ABC Mornings Radio Interview - Concerns Over Capping AFL Stadium Costs - Meg Webb MLC | Independent Member for Nelson
My name is Meg Webb. Independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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
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Have a listen… #politas
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Premier Rockliff’s support for respectful political debate shown by his apology to Craig Garland is welcome. Liberal party member Liz Kinnheir Tarte’s derogatory Trump-Ike comments have no place in political discourse here. #politas
December 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Premier Rockliff’s support for respectful political debate shown by his apology to Craig Garland is welcome. Liberal party member Liz Kinnheir Tarte’s derogatory Trump-Ike comments have no place in political discourse here. #politas
The Liberal party’s review of the most democratic and representative electoral system in the world is misguided and not needed. It smacks of “we’re not getting the election results we want so we’ll change the system to give us the result we want”. #politas
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Liberal party’s review of the most democratic and representative electoral system in the world is misguided and not needed. It smacks of “we’re not getting the election results we want so we’ll change the system to give us the result we want”. #politas
Discussion paper about publication of government and opposition frontbenchers’ diaries welcome and long overdue. Leg Council has passed @MegWebbTweets motion calling for it 3 times in as many years. #politas
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Discussion paper about publication of government and opposition frontbenchers’ diaries welcome and long overdue. Leg Council has passed @MegWebbTweets motion calling for it 3 times in as many years. #politas
People trust governments when they make public the information on which decisions are based. That's why the govt should act on the recommendations of the RTI review report. #politas 1/2
September 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
People trust governments when they make public the information on which decisions are based. That's why the govt should act on the recommendations of the RTI review report. #politas 1/2
One it can implement immediately is making public all information the cabinet considered in making decisions to be made public within 30 days of the decision. It happens in Qld, ACT and NZ and should happen here. #politas 2/2
September 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
One it can implement immediately is making public all information the cabinet considered in making decisions to be made public within 30 days of the decision. It happens in Qld, ACT and NZ and should happen here. #politas 2/2
If it’s good enough for successive Qld govts to publish ministerial diaries each month since 2013, it’s surely good enough for Tas. Legislative Councillors should support @megwebb-mlc.bsky.social motion. #politas
September 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
If it’s good enough for successive Qld govts to publish ministerial diaries each month since 2013, it’s surely good enough for Tas. Legislative Councillors should support @megwebb-mlc.bsky.social motion. #politas
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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…
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The current model as an exercise in deliberate obfuscation and hollow performative transparency.
Read my full media release…
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Media Release: Premier under Pressure to Act on Ministerial Diaries Disclosure Reform Call - Meg Webb MLC | Independent Member for Nelson
My name is Meg Webb. Independent member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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...
The current model as an exercise in deliberate obfuscation and hollow performative transparency.
Read my full media release…
megwebb.com.au/media-releas...
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Preciously silly anti-Hare-Clark op ed in the thief paper today. I've updated my recent article with comments on it kevinbonham.blogspot.com/2025/09/hare... #politas
September 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Preciously silly anti-Hare-Clark op ed in the thief paper today. I've updated my recent article with comments on it kevinbonham.blogspot.com/2025/09/hare... #politas
Calling for the abolition of Hare Clark, the fairest and most representative electoral system, is not a solution to improving Labor's low vote. #politas
September 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Calling for the abolition of Hare Clark, the fairest and most representative electoral system, is not a solution to improving Labor's low vote. #politas