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…

Labor and Liberal parties refuse to immediately start supporting whistleblowers

“Today’s failure of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee to unambiguously support the creation of a Whistleblower Protection Authority (WPA) is obviously disappointing,” Independent Member for Clark Andrew…

Victim-survivors deserve far better

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke about the urgent and ongoing need for reform and investment in the systems and services that support victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual…

Sentencing of ATO whistleblower

“I was heartened to hear that no conviction has been recorded against Tax Office whistleblower Richard Boyle, the only sanction being a 12-month good behaviour bond.  Mr Boyle is of…

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…