“Today’s announcement of a Nystar support package, by Industry Minister Senator Tim Ayres, is obviously good news. The zinc works employs hundreds of workers and supports numerous contractors and suppliers,…
That Nystar’s majority owner, Trafigura, has announced a strategic review of its Australian operations is deeply concerning. Trafigura CEO Richard Holtum, speaking at a commodities summit in Switzerland, has revealed…
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…
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…
Andrew speaks on his reflections on what this parliament has achieved and what remains a priority.
“Deputy Speaker, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, or CSIRO as it’s more commonly known, delivers critical scientific research that serves the national interest and benefits the Australian community.…
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…
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the impasse between the Federal and State governments over port facilities for the RSV Nuyina, as well as the possibility of Hobart losing…
“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…