In case you missed it in your letterbox, read the latest from Andrew’s newsletter, The Clark Independent.
The Clark Independent 2024 Editions
The Clark Independent Sept/Dec 2024
Tasmanians are rightly proud of our beautiful and unique environment. No wonder there
is such community concern when we see governments failing in their duty to protect,
conserve and restore it.
The Clark Independent April/May 2024
Many Australians are under enormous financial pressure right now. From putting a roof overhead, to filling up the car with fuel, shopping for groceries, paying the power bill or going to the doctor, the cost is being felt and felt hard.
The Clark Independent 2023 Editions
The Clark Independent December 2023
With temperatures soaring and the planet confronting an El Niño that is likely to last until at least April, Australians need to be on high alert for bushfires.
The Clark Independent March 2023
Cars backed up for kilometres, numerous bus services cancelled and the community crying out for solutions. Hobart’s traffic woes are increasing by the day and will only get worse unless something is done about it.
The Clark Independent June 2023
Later this year, Australians will vote in a referendum on whether or not to change the Constitution to recognise First Nations People by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The Clark Independent 2022 Editions
The Clark Independent
December 2022
The use of the terms data breach and hack have become increasingly common recently. A data breach is when data is inadvertently shared or lost, while a hack is when data is maliciously accessed by an unauthorised person.
The Clark Independent September 2022
Imagine being forced to sleep in a tent in the depths of a Hobart winter or living with your kids in a car. This is the reality for some Tasmanians sleeping rough as they battle to find safe and affordable housing
The Clark Independent 2021 Editions
The Clark Independent
December 2021
Watch out for scams Australians lost almost $1bn to scams last year. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, scammers have especially targeted people spending more time online due to the pandemic.
The Clark Independent
June 2021
Important council elections Glenorchy and Kingborough go to the polls Glenorchy will elect a replacement alderman and a new mayor because Kristie Johnston has been elected to State Parliament.
The Clark Independent 2020 Editions
The Clark Independent
October 2020
The Federal Budget The Federal Government sure has delivered on its promise of a jobs, infrastructure and business budget. And middle-class Australians will be delighted with the stage two personal income tax cuts.
The Clark Independent
June 2020
Health check The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the importance of a well-resourced and competent health system. It’s been fabulous to see the system rise to the challenge, with our health workers in particular doing an incredible job.