PM must explain inaction on gambling harm

The Government has finally introduced their gambling reform bill. It was sadly disappointing. Andrew moved a motion calling on the PM to personally explain to Australians why protecting gambling companies,…

Gender-based violence crisis needs national action

Andrew spoke in the parliament about the need for Government action to address gender-based violence against women and children, and shared stories from the community. You can watch his speech…

Tasmanian Government’s crisis of integrity

Andrew spoke in the Parliament about the Tasmanian Government’s galling lack of integrity. You can watch or read his speech below: “The Tasmanian Liberal government is in crisis, not a…

AI data centres need guardrails

Andrew gave a speech outlining his perspective on AI data centres and highlighting the urgent need for the Government to ensure they are built on Australia’s terms by managing local…

Richness of the Tasmanian community

Andrew delivered a speech in Parliament reflecting on and celebrating the richness of the Tasmanian community. You can watch or read the speech below: “Over the past week or so,…

Finally some tax reform to help the housing crisis

Andrew spoke on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, addressing the changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax and their impacts on the housing crisis…

Taxpayers left to fill big holes?

Andrew asked the Minister for Resources the following question about mine site remediation during Question Time: “Minister, in the 1990s, whistleblower Jim Leggate blew the lid on non-remediated mine sites…

NDIS Reform Bill

Andrew spoke on the Government’s NDIS reform bill, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, and gave voice to a family that would…

More action needed from Government on illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine

Andrew spoke on the need to take meaningful action to hold Israel and Israeli settlers to account for their treatment of Palestinians, particularly in illegally occupied Palestinian territories. You can watch…