Commonwealth heft needed to fix hospital crisis

Andrew asked the Minister for Health the following in Question Time. “Minister, Australia’s hospital system is in crisis. State budgets aren’t big enough to properly fund public hospitals, and health…

Raise Our Voice – A better future built by listening to young people

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a speech written by Kodie, a 17-year-old from the electorate of Clark as part of the Raise Our Voice Campaign. “I’m delighted to…

Andrew Wilkie stadium takedown

Andrew delivered a speech highlighting the absurdity of the Tasmanian Premier and the Opposition Leader’s continued support for the Macquarie Point AFL stadium.

Online gambling regulation a national disgrace

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed last night’s ABC Four Corners Losing Streak episode. “Gambling regulation in Australia is a national disgrace, and it needs to be nationally regulated,”…

Closure of QantasLink crew base

“The Hobart-based QantasLink flight and cabin crew have just been informed that the Hobart crew base will be closed,” Mr Wilkie said. “This is a terrible blow to the staff,…

The human face of The Hobart Clinic closure

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Laura Cini, who is a Hobart local and has been a patient at The Hobart Clinic for five years, to discuss the imminent…

Tassie Government puts Mac Point federal funding at risk

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has sent the below letter to the Prime Minister expressing his concern that the Tasmanian Government intends to breach the Deed of Agreement between…

Clouds over Qantas’ Hobart future

“Qantas is undertaking a review of its Hobart base for QantasLink flight and cabin crew,” Mr Wilkie said.  “Dozens of aircraft crew are currently based in the city, providing valuable…

Alarming behaviour by Commonwealth Bank

“Australians expect their bank to safeguard their money, and to be alert to anything untoward going on. But too often this isn’t the case,” Mr Wilkie said. “For instance just…