Royal Commission blows lid on robodebt

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…

Federal Budget good as far as it goes but critically wounded by Stage 3 tax cuts and AFL stadium

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…

Opinion Piece on interventions in Ben Roberts-Smith case

Andrew wrote this opinion piece, originally published in The Guardian, about the importance of respect for the rule of law and separation of powers in the Ben Roberts-Smith case. You…

The Government’s reported gambling ad changes

Andrew asked the Prime Minister about media reports the Government would shortly announce reforms to gambling advertisements. A great many Australians have lobbied tirelessly, and seemingly endlessly, for a gambling…

Teachers deserve respect

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament calling on the Tasmanian Government to award Tasmanian teachers and other public sector workers the pay and conditions they so clearly deserve for the…

Get a gambling ad ban done

Andrew seconded and spoke in support of a bill to ban gambling advertising as recommended in the Murphy Report. The bill was brought to the Parliament by the Independent Member…

PM must stop blocking gambling reform

Andrew spoke in the Federal Parliament, calling out the Prime Minister as the one blocking meaningful gambling reform. Over 1,000 days since the Murphy Report was handed down, none of…

Shipping fuel situation needs close attention

Andrew asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, the following question about Australia’s marine fuel oil security in the Parliament. You can watch or read Andrew’s question…

Maugean skate still needs saving

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament about the ongoing need for urgent action to save the Maugean skate. You can watch it or read it below. Deputy Speaker its one…

Australians agree – A climate disaster levy is a no-brainer

Andrew tabled a petition in the Parliament signed by 35,171 Australians which calls on the Government to introduce a Climate Disaster Levy to fossil fuel exports to ensure these companies…

Household energy transition critical for energy security

Andrew spoke in the Parliament on the need for investments in household measures that both decrease energy costs to ease cost-of-living pressures and support Australia’s energy transition and energy security.…