Economic jargon won’t hide price gouging

Andrew spoke during an adjournment debate in the Federation Chamber highlighting that big oil companies are making enormous profits while Australians are stretching budgets to afford the very basics of…

Why Australians are fed up

Andrew gave a speech to the parliament addressing why many Australians feel so angry and fed up with the direction of the country and the political class. You can watch…

Shocker private health insurance bill

Andrew spoke in opposition to the Government’s plan to reduce the private health insurance rebate for older Australians. You can watch his speech or read an excerpt below: “…These people…

End arms trade with Israel

“Deputy Speaker I bring to the chamber today a petition, signed by 124,665 Australians, calling on the Australian Government to end Australia’s supply of weapons to Israel and oppose illegal…

Red Lines Package a chance for Australia to show leadership

“Deputy speaker I second the Red Lines Bill introduced by the Member for McKellar, and I acknowledge everyone who helped make it a reality.” “Deputy speaker Australia has often had…

Misogyny is the soil in which violence against women grows

Andrew led a debate in the Parliament on the urgent need to address the attitudes, behaviours and systems within Australian society that enable and perpetuate violence against women. You can…

Australia must continue to lead in the Antarctic

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament on the need for continued Australian leadership in the Antarctic, particularly in relation to the conservation of krill. Krill are a keystone species which…

Veterans’ wellbeing

Andrew gave a speech in parliament about veterans’ wellbeing and some of the challenges facing veterans, including the Government’s planned cap on access to allied health for DVA clients. You…

Tasmanian creatives expected to survive on an oily rag

Deputy Speaker, last year the Tasmanian Arts Minister was advised that “dangerously low” arts funding had left the sector “highly vulnerable”. Indeed, I regularly hear the same from folks in…