From the desk of Andrew Wilkie MP
Federal Government disappoints on Tassie health crisis
I was very disappointed when the Prime Minister refused to do something about the serious problems with the Tasmanian health system. Frankly it’s in crisis, a series of state governments have failed to fix it, and there’s a compelling case for some form of federal...
read moreSouth Hobart arts centre opening a win for the community
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, will attend the official opening of the South Hobart Living Arts Centre and be available for comment. Mr Wilkie secured $1.65m in federal funding in 2013 to convert the historic South Hobart Primary School into a...
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Andrew Wilkie slams State Government incompetence in Parliament
Deputy Speaker Tuesday night’s budget was obviously very disappointing for Tasmania. There was hardly anything in there for my home state, despite the billions of dollars being splashed around on mainland infrastructure projects. Yes, the Federal Government says...
read moreThe Budget & Tasmania – Federal disinterest meets State Government incompetence
The 2017 Federal Budget is a whole lot better than the 2014 shocker. But it’s still disappointing because the Government has missed the opportunity to effectively reset its priorities and show real vision. This budget is especially disappointing for Tasmania. There’s...
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Police agree to review allegations associated with Federal monopoly licence
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the Police Commissioner’s stunning decision to review a police investigation into allegations of bribery and political corruption surrounding the fall of the Tasmanian state government in 1972 and the...
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“Ban” on gambling ads during live sports broadcasts a good first step but should extend to all kids’ viewing times
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, has applauded the Federal Government’s move to curb problem gambling by banning betting ads from live sporting events on TV and radio before 8.30pm. Mr Wilkie said the move that bans ads during live sports broadcasts,...
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State political dunderheads strike again
The Independent Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, commented on the State Government’s ineptitude, and in particular the revelation by Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne that Tasmania is not getting defence contracts because of State Government idleness....
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Nothing smart about cutting uni funding
“There’s nothing smart about the Government’s plan to cut university funding in next week’s Federal Budget,” Mr Wilkie said. “Australian universities are already underfunded by about $1bn a year and the Government’s efficiency dividend will just go and make the...
read moreThe Office of Andrew Wilkie MP
Hobart Office
188 Collins Street Hobart 7000
Phone (03) 6234 5255
Email andrew.wilkie.mp@aph.gov.au
Post GPO Box 32 HOBART TAS 7001
Office hours: 9am – 5pm
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Drop by Andrew’s mobile office on the dates and locations below (weather permitting):
Friday 12 May 11:30am-1:30pm – Goodwood shops
Friday 19 May 11:30am-1:30pm – Chigwell shops
Friday 26 May 11:30am-1:30pm – Glenorchy Main Road near police station
Friday 2 June 11:30am-1:30pm – Claremont on Main Road near KFC
Friday 9 June 11:30am-1:30pm – Moonah CBD on Main Road
Friday 16 June 11:30am-1:30pm – Austins Ferry on Main Road near bus stop 42
