Cyclone Alfred’s lovechild budget: A dull piece of work

The Budget is a dull piece of work that again fails to make the bold reforms needed to address the great challenges confronting Australia and Australians. But at least it’s…

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…

Truth about human consumption of diseased salmon

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the bombshell revelation of at least one salmon farming company in Tasmania being in the practice of processing dead and diseased…

Salmon mass death event yet another Tasmanian Government fiasco

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will discuss the revelation that the Tasmanian Government knows bugger all about the ongoing mass salmon die-off and seems to care even…

PM wading into the salmon industry to hook more votes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed the Prime Minister’s promise to guarantee the future of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. “The latest flaccid announcement by the Prime…

Reflections on this parliament

Andrew speaks on his reflections on what this parliament has achieved and what remains a priority.

New Zealand ban on greyhound racing

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said that today’s announcement by the New Zealand Government that greyhound racing will be phased out will thrill millions of Australians. “Australia should follow…

Andrew Wilkie slams opposition’s foolhardy salmon plan

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s announcement that he wouldn’t stop salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, even if the Maugean skate’s threatened species’ status…