Housing Minister must stop ignoring the housing crisis in her own backyard

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Minister for Housing, the Hon Julie Collins, the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Minister…

Tasmanian housing crisis, Federal Government more interested in mainland states

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement to the Federal Parliament. “With millions of Australians struggling to keep a secure and affordable roof over their heads, there’s…

A Labor Budget … just

“This Government’s budgets have been markedly better than the budgets brought down by their predecessor. They are more compassionate, and we see evidence of that in this budget, with more…

Wilkie speaks on the 2024 Tasmanian Election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the important issues facing the community in the lead up to the 2024 Tasmanian election in a speech to the Federal Parliament. Please…

Wilkie speaks on the Help to Buy Bill

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke on the Help to Buy Bill 2023. Please see above video for full speech.

Wilkie calls for a Royal Commission into Australia’s housing crisis

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, calls for a Royal Commission into the housing crisis plaguing Australia.

Hobart housing affordability going from bad to worse

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined National Shelter for the release of the latest Rental Affordability Index. “It’s deeply disappointing to see Hobart continue to be the least affordable…

Government dodges committing to housing solutions

The Federal Government’s response to my question today in Parliament regarding the housing crisis was underwhelming, to say the least. Yes, the Government is bringing an improved focus to Australia’s…

Seven-year wait for “priority” public housing highlights crisis

On Saturday I attended the Hobartians Facing Homelessness rally, where again I was outraged to hear stories from people about the great difficulties they face sleeping rough, or finding and…