Reflections on the Coalition dumping Net Zero

While much of the commentary about the Liberal Party’s abandonment of net zero has been on the political and electoral implications of their decision, it’s worth remembering that politics isn’t…

A statement on the environmental reforms

I welcome the changes to the Federal Government’s environmental law reforms. I voted against the reforms in the House of Representatives because, as initially drafted, it was clear the Government…

Bushfire season a sobering reminder of Tassie risk

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following speech in parliament today. “Recently I hosted a briefing by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania on the pressing issue of…

No ‘protection’ in these environmental reforms

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moves his amendments to the Environment Protection Reform Bills.

Tasmania is the jewel in Australia’s crown

Government must account for climate harm

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following of the Prime Minister in Question Time. “Prime Minister, recently the International Court of Justice found that states have a binding…

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…