Government challenged to fix insurance industry

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following question to Minister for Financial Services. “Minister the insurance industry is failing Australians. For instance, health insurance premiums are sky-high but…

“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…

Statement regarding Nystar support package

“Today’s announcement of a Nystar support package, by Industry Minister Senator Tim Ayres, is obviously good news. The zinc works employs hundreds of workers and supports numerous contractors and suppliers,…

Government still not delivering on 2022 promise to reverse Morrison-era uni fee increases

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion in the Federal Parliament criticising the Federal Government for failing to unwind the Morrison-era uni fee increases. “The Government has made…

Dying for support: Home Care Package shortage rolls on

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, and recently widowed Margaret Poulter, discussed the continuing and cruel shortage of Home Care Packages. “It beggars belief that neither the Federal Government, nor…

US AUKUS review an opportunity to reset

“The United States’ review of AUKUS is a valuable opportunity to reset the controversial deal, and in particular for Australia to ditch nuclear submarines for conventional boats,” Independent Member for…

Healthscope’s situation just the tip of the iceberg

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, and health policy expert Martyn Goddard discussed the wider healthcare crisis that sits behind the announcement of Healthscope’s receivership “Healthscope’s difficulties are obviously…

Looming Hobart Private Hospital crisis Tasmanian Government must act

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crunch engulfing the owner of Hobart Private Hospital. “Surely the news that Healthscope is likely to enter administration this week…

Finally some good news on Bass Strait costs

Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie welcomes the Federal Government’s long overdue commitment to enhance the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. “Today’s commitment by the Federal Government to deliver a…