From the desk of Andrew Wilkie
Andrew speaks in Federal Parliament about Tasmanian salmon industry
Deputy Speaker we know that the salmon industry plays an important role in Tasmania as a key industry and employer. But it’s under siege, and if community confidence and support is to be restored then changes need to be made, and made fast....
Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Bill 2021
Andrew speaks against the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Bill 2021. Indefinite mandatory detention is at odds with numerous international agreements which this country has signed up to in good faith and one of those...
Government claims it’s still very focused on Hobart City Deal
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the Federal Government’s statement today that it is “very focused” on delivering the 10-year $1.7bn Hobart City Deal. “The Hobart Deal includes establishing an Antarctic precinct at Mac Point, activating the...
What’s left to do on the Bass Highway anyway? Diamond-encrusted cat’s eyes?
The Federal Budget is good so far as it starts to address serious problems in areas as diverse as aged care, the NDIS, mental health, skilling workers, childcare and the treatment of women. Yes it’s regrettable that it’s taken a global pandemic; the shocking...
Cheers Treasurer!
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed tax relief in the upcoming Federal Budget for Tasmania’s whisky, vodka and gin producers, who have been hamstrung with the third highest spirits excise in the world. “Cheers Treasurer,” Mr Wilkie said. “This...
The Wilkie Report – Tasmanian State Election Independent’s Day
Tasmania is headed to the polls and it’s been great to witness the emergence of five strong independent candidates in the Hobart Glenorchy electorate of Clark. And not beyond time, because the community has had a gutful of politics, politicians and most of the...
Independence Day
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will host all the independent candidates running for Clark in the 1 May state poll to discuss the importance of independence at this election. "The party system is broken,” Mr Wilkie said. “This has been on show in the ugly...
Stamp of approval for Australia Post backflip
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, applauds Australia Post for reversing its absurd decision to ban the carriage of perishable goods. “My office had been contacted by many businesses concerned that they would no longer be able to satisfy the voracious...
Andrew speaks in Federal Parliament about Tasmanian salmon industry
Deputy Speaker we know that the salmon industry plays an important role in Tasmania as a key industry and employer. But it’s under siege, and if community confidence and support is to be restored then changes need to be made, and made fast....
Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Bill 2021
Andrew speaks against the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Bill 2021. Indefinite mandatory detention is at odds with numerous international agreements which this country has signed up to in good faith and one of those...
Government claims it’s still very focused on Hobart City Deal
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the Federal Government’s statement today that it is “very focused” on delivering the 10-year $1.7bn Hobart City Deal. “The Hobart Deal includes establishing an Antarctic precinct at Mac Point, activating the...
What’s left to do on the Bass Highway anyway? Diamond-encrusted cat’s eyes?
The Federal Budget is good so far as it starts to address serious problems in areas as diverse as aged care, the NDIS, mental health, skilling workers, childcare and the treatment of women. Yes it’s regrettable that it’s taken a global pandemic; the shocking...
Cheers Treasurer!
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed tax relief in the upcoming Federal Budget for Tasmania’s whisky, vodka and gin producers, who have been hamstrung with the third highest spirits excise in the world. “Cheers Treasurer,” Mr Wilkie said. “This...
The Wilkie Report – Tasmanian State Election Independent’s Day
Tasmania is headed to the polls and it’s been great to witness the emergence of five strong independent candidates in the Hobart Glenorchy electorate of Clark. And not beyond time, because the community has had a gutful of politics, politicians and most of the...
Independence Day
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will host all the independent candidates running for Clark in the 1 May state poll to discuss the importance of independence at this election. "The party system is broken,” Mr Wilkie said. “This has been on show in the ugly...
Stamp of approval for Australia Post backflip
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, applauds Australia Post for reversing its absurd decision to ban the carriage of perishable goods. “My office had been contacted by many businesses concerned that they would no longer be able to satisfy the voracious...
Thursday 20 May 11:30am-1:30pm
Glenorchy Main Road near police station
Thursday 10 June 11:30am-1:30pm
Rosetta/Montrose shops
Thursday 1 July 11:30am-1:30pm
Chigwell shops
*weather permitting
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