Call for AFL to Meet with Tassie Elected Reps’ Delegation
17 October 2025
Independent Member for Nelson Meg Webb today joined forces with 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.
“It is simply a responsible course of action for Tasmanians’ elected representatives to discuss the TPC’s verdict on the unsuitability of the Macquarie Point stadium with the AFL as a major stakeholder in that proposal, to ensure the range and depth of community concerns and objections held by the people we represent are heard and are understood,” Ms Webb said.
“It would be an equally responsible step for the AFL to agree to this request to meet and engage with a Tasmanian delegation of elected reps.
“It is a safe assumption the AFL is hearing a positive tale from the Rockliff Government and supporters of the Macquarie Point stadium
“But there is too much is at stake for us to assume the full implications of the TPC’s findings have been clearly and comprehensively presented to the AFL.
“I have a clear responsibility on behalf of the many in my electorate who have raised informed and substantive concerns, to do my utmost to ensure the AFL is fully briefed on those concerns.”
Ms Webb was a signatory to an initial joint letter sent to the AFL in June before this year’s snap election.
“It is disappointing the AFL chose to ignore the earlier request to meet with a Tasmanian delegation consisting of a range of Tasmanian elected representatives.
“However, the release of the TPC’s findings provides a further logical opportunity for the AFL to engage with the proposed delegation in good faith,” Ms Webb said.