Minister must stamp out local post office closures

Andrew asked the Minister for Communications the following question about local post office closures during Question Time: “Minister I’ve spoken to many Post Office licensees, and it’s clear that Australia…

Taxpayers left to fill big holes?

Andrew asked the Minister for Resources the following question about mine site remediation during Question Time: “Minister, in the 1990s, whistleblower Jim Leggate blew the lid on non-remediated mine sites…

More to do to address violence against women

Andrew asked the Prime Minister about men’s violence against women in Question Time. You can watch the question and answer here: “Prime Minister I acknowledge your government’s commitments and investments…

Defence and Veterans’ Workshop secure

Andrew asked the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs about to guarantee the future of the Defence and Veterans’ Workshop at Derwent Barracks, following the sale of the site. “Minister the Defence…

The Government’s reported gambling ad changes

Andrew asked the Prime Minister about media reports the Government would shortly announce reforms to gambling advertisements. A great many Australians have lobbied tirelessly, and seemingly endlessly, for a gambling…

Shipping fuel situation needs close attention

Andrew asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, the following question about Australia’s marine fuel oil security in the Parliament. You can watch or read Andrew’s question…

PM needs to get out of the way on a gambling ad ban

Andrew asked the Minister for Communications about lack of progress on a gambling ad ban during Parliament Question Time. His question was as follows: “Minister, it’s almost three years since…

Federal Government ignored fish contamination warnings

Andrew Wilkie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry about the use of florfenicol by salmon farms during Question Time. His question was as follows: “Minister, last year I…

Anglesea Barracks must remain

Andrew asked the Minister for Defence the following in Question Time today. “Minister the rationalisation of the Defence estate was long overdue and I am supportive in principle. “However, media…