Household energy transition critical for energy security

Andrew spoke in the Parliament on the need for investments in household measures that both decrease energy costs to ease cost-of-living pressures and support Australia’s energy transition and energy security.…

Greyhound Ban must pass Tasmanian Parliament

Andrew delivered the following speech to the Federal Parliament highlighting the need for the Tasmanian Legislative Council to pass the greyhound racing ban and finally end the cruel, unpopular and…

PM needs to get out of the way on a gambling ad ban

Andrew asked the Minister for Communications about lack of progress on a gambling ad ban during Parliament Question Time. His question was as follows: “Minister, it’s almost three years since…

Health care shouldn’t be a postcode lottery

Andrew spoke in Parliament on a debate about the postcode lottery of accessing quality health care in Australia and the need for government to prioritise access to quality affordable health…

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…