Andrew successfully moves a motion in support of Julian Assange

Ashley Youth Detention Centre must close now

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called for the immediate closure of Ashley Youth Detention Centre during a speech in the Federal Parliament. “Tasmanians are horrified by the reports of…

HECS-HELP costs still set to soar next week

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Minister for Education Jason Clare the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Minister you’d recall…

Wilkie challenges Prime Minister to drive national gambling reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. Prime Minister the Productivity Commission recommends mandatory poker machine pre-commitment…

Tassie arts sector problems raised in Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following 90 second statement to the Parliament. “Arts, culture and creativity enrich the lives of all Australians. Yet decades of underinvestment and…

Government dodges committing to housing solutions

The Federal Government’s response to my question today in Parliament regarding the housing crisis was underwhelming, to say the least. Yes, the Government is bringing an improved focus to Australia’s…

Shame on Federal Government for expanding live animal exports

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has slammed the current Federal Government for voting down his motion to disallow the regulation made by the former Federal Government to shorten the…

Outdated Centrelink laws adding to domestic violence survivor challenges

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following 90 second statement to the Parliament. “Australia’s welfare system was created to provide a safety net for our most vulnerable. But,…

Israel’s persecution of Palestinians must end

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following 90 second statement to the Parliament. “Six weeks ago a healthy 7-year-old boy died on his way home from school when…