Australia Government fails on Herzog visit

It is unacceptable that Australia should host the head of state for a country which the International Court of Justice has found is committing the crime of apartheid, and which…

Online gambling regulation a national disgrace

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed last night’s ABC Four Corners Losing Streak episode. “Gambling regulation in Australia is a national disgrace, and it needs to be nationally regulated,”…

The human face of The Hobart Clinic closure

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Laura Cini, who is a Hobart local and has been a patient at The Hobart Clinic for five years, to discuss the imminent…

Clouds over Qantas’ Hobart future

“Qantas is undertaking a review of its Hobart base for QantasLink flight and cabin crew,” Mr Wilkie said.  “Dozens of aircraft crew are currently based in the city, providing valuable…

Sentencing of ATO whistleblower

“I was heartened to hear that no conviction has been recorded against Tax Office whistleblower Richard Boyle, the only sanction being a 12-month good behaviour bond.  Mr Boyle is of…

Dying for support: Home Care Package shortage rolls on

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, and recently widowed Margaret Poulter, discussed the continuing and cruel shortage of Home Care Packages. “It beggars belief that neither the Federal Government, nor…

Healthscope’s situation just the tip of the iceberg

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, and health policy expert Martyn Goddard discussed the wider healthcare crisis that sits behind the announcement of Healthscope’s receivership “Healthscope’s difficulties are obviously…

Looming Hobart Private Hospital crisis Tasmanian Government must act

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crunch engulfing the owner of Hobart Private Hospital. “Surely the news that Healthscope is likely to enter administration this week…

Government trashing environment for a few votes

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, was joined by The Australia Institute, Environment Tasmania, Neighbours of Fish Farms, Bob Brown Foundation, Australian Marine Conservation Society and crossbench colleagues…