Government happy to keep gambling with Australian lives

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the motion on banning gambling advertising, which he sought to move in the House of Representatives earlier today. “The Government’s refusal today to…

Bushfire season a sobering reminder of Tassie risk

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following speech in parliament today. “Recently I hosted a briefing by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania on the pressing issue of…

No ‘protection’ in these environmental reforms

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moves his amendments to the Environment Protection Reform Bills.

Aged care funds should go to care, not fees

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, speaks the need for aged care funding to be focused on providing care, not paying administration fees.

FOI bill seriously flawed

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, speaks to the expansion of exceptions for cabinet related material in the Freedom of Information bill. Andrew speaks to the FOI bill’s intended introduction…

Tasmania is the jewel in Australia’s crown

Debunking Government spin on Tassie GP bulk billing rates

“Providing accessible health care is a critical role for government, and to that end I welcome the Government’s boost to the bulk billing incentive. But, recent claims that the boost…

Labors sly wind back of transparency

Time to punt gambling ads

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivers a speech as a Matter of Public Importance on the need to ban gambling advertising.