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…

Greedy supermarkets must be brought back into line

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, seconded the Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter’s, Reducing Supermarket Dominance Bill 2024. “Australians are struggling to put food on the table, petrol in the…

Wilkie speaks on the 2024 Tasmanian Election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the important issues facing the community in the lead up to the 2024 Tasmanian election in a speech to the Federal Parliament. Please…

Coles and Woolworths treating customers like mugs

“There’s no denying Australians are feeling the pinch right now, especially when it comes to one of our most basic needs, the ability to buy food to feed the family.…

Still no takeoff for airline ombudsman and compensation schemes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to adopt the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) recommendations to establish an independent ombudsman…

Centrelink support for older Australians slipping

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement to the Federal Parliament. Please see above video for full statement. “Australians need a social safety net that works for…

Wilkie calls on Federal Government to fully implement banking Royal Commission recommendations

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will asked the Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones MP, the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question…

Fishy business at Woolies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement to Parliament. Please see full video above. “Despite allergen safety needing to be taken extremely seriously, concerned constituents have provided…

Coal quality fraud allegations found to be true, pressure on Government to hold fair dinkum inquiry

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the announcement by ASIC that it is suing TerraCom Limited, it’s managing director, chief commercial officer, former Chair and a former director…