A statement on Nyrstar

I was deeply concerned to learn last night that the Government’s support package for Nyrstar is in jeopardy. The Hobart zinc works employs around 500 local workers and supports numerous…

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…

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…

Strikes on Iran illegal

Andrew spoke with Sally Sara on ABC Radio National Breakfast about the legality of the US-Israel strikes on Iran, parallels with the Iraq war, and the importance of upholding international…

Government deportation bill a shocker

Andrew spoke on the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025. The Government’s shocker deportation bill is a direct attack on the right to due process, a…

“Robodebt must never happen again” overdue legal fix left to the crossbench, again

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Responding to Robodebt) Bill 2025, which would address recommendations of the Robodebt Royal Commission and help…

Genocide in Gaza

A sad indictment of this election campaign so far is that both major parties have been pretty much silent on the genocide in Gaza, even as Israel has abandoned the…

Proposed laws target gambling companies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2024, which would require gambling companies to return money that was…

Independents unite to urge gambling companies to give back the stolen money

Federal Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined NSW Independent MP Helen Dalton and Tasmanian Independent MP Kristie Johnston to discuss their plans to simultaneously introduce bills in their respective…