The many thousands of Australians who fell victim to Robodebt deserved answers, and their plight was summed up succinctly by today’s Royal Commission report which stated that: “Robodebt was a…
The Federal Budget goes some way to improving the situation in a myriad of important areas like Jobseeker, Parenting Payment, energy bill relief, aged care and Commonwealth Rent Assistance. The…
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the closure of Hobart Private’s Maternity Ward is a dreadful turn of events. Its high-quality service gave mums choice and reduced the pressure…
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed the Prime Minister’s promise to guarantee the future of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. “The latest flaccid announcement by the Prime…
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following question of the Minister for Housing in the Federal Parliament. “Minister, in 2023, National Cabinet agreed on nine reforms under the…
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a 90 second speech in parliament on childcare. “Way back in 2022 the new Federal Government made much of its commitment to remedy…
Independent member for Clark Andrew Wilkie seconds the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Know Your Losses Activity Statement) Bill 2025.
Independent parliamentarians introduced the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 in the House of Representatives and also in the Senate. The Bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Authority – a new, independent…
Andrew questions the Minister for Financial Services about the lack of compensation for scam victims during a debate on their Scams Bill in Parliament.
Andrew speaks on his reflections on what this parliament has achieved and what remains a priority.
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on the planned price increase for many Aurora customers when Tariff 41 for hot water and heating is increased, from 1 July, to…