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…

Daycare daydream for many families in Tasmania

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a 90 second speech in parliament on childcare. “Way back in 2022 the new Federal Government made much of its commitment to remedy…

Reflections on this parliament

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

Welcome relief for Tasmanian university students

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, welcomes the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. This Bill will see retrospective changes in indexation rates, returning $3 billion worth…

Wilkie welcomes investment in Tasmanian schools

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government has reached an agreement with the Tasmanian Government to better fund all public schools in the state.…

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…

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…

Schools still waiting for Gonski

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, made a speech to the Parliament urging the Federal Government to listen to the calls of teachers and the Australian Education Union and fully…