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…

Hobart Private Hospital on the brink? State Government must prepare for worst-case scenario

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crisis engulfing Healthscope hospitals nationally and the possibility of it resulting in the closure of Hobart Private Hospital. Mr Wilkie…

Scams prevention should go further

Andrew questions the Minister for Financial Services about the lack of compensation for scam victims during a debate on their Scams Bill in Parliament.

Reflections on this parliament

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

Aurora ditching cheaper hot water and heating charges

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on the planned price increase for many Aurora customers when Tariff 41 for hot water and heating is increased, from 1 July, to…

Universal service obligation of NBN co

Andrew speak on the inclusion of universal service obligation of NBN co. ‘The only reason some people don’t have affordable and reliable access to the internet is because the government…

Andrew Wilkie seeks re-election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has announced that he will seek re-election at the next federal election, which is expected before late May next year. “I am as determined…

A Labor Budget … just

“This Government’s budgets have been markedly better than the budgets brought down by their predecessor. They are more compassionate, and we see evidence of that in this budget, with more…

Supermarket recommendations too little, too late

“The recommendations handed down by former Labor Minister Dr Craig Emerson on how to ensure supermarkets are dealing with suppliers fairly, does not go far enough in dealing with the…