Bill seeks to funnel public money to the major parties.

Proposed laws target gambling companies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2024, which would require gambling companies to return money that was…

Bondi tragedy shines light on mental health care problems

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a heartfelt speech in the Federal Parliament about the inequality in the mental health system. Please see above video for full speech. “I…

No smooth sailing for Tasmanian Government amid ferries fiasco

Andrew Wilkie used a speech in the Federal Parliament to speak on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco. Please see above video for full speech. “Deputy Speaker just when we…

Government must act on animal welfare crisis

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to set up an Independent Office of Animal Welfare and work with states and territories to…

Young Tasmanian calls for action to save Maugean skate

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has delivered a speech, written by 15-year-old work experience student Hannah from Hobart, imploring the Government to act on saving the Maugean Skate from…

Andrew Wilkie speaks on AUKUS

“I’ve long argued that Australia should adopt a more independent foreign and security policy. Which is not to say that we shouldn’t have allies or be a member of alliances.…

Welcome relief for Tasmanian university students

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, welcomes the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. This Bill will see retrospective changes in indexation rates, returning $3 billion worth…

Improving the standards in Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced an amendment to strengthen the Government’s Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Amendment (Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission) Bill 2024. “The Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC)…