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…

So who exactly is the opposition right now?

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, it is well established that the Opposition is the party, or group,…

End the impasse on banning gambling advertising

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, I’ve recently had conversations with a significant number of Government backbenchers who…

Government must account for climate harm

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following of the Prime Minister in Question Time. “Prime Minister, recently the International Court of Justice found that states have a binding…

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…