Brain cancer needs higher government priority

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke about the impacts of brain cancer and the need to invest much more in research and treatment.    “Unfathomably, brain cancer receives less…

Health insurance industry needs a check-up

“Private hospitals are in crisis and that’s in no small part due to the health insurance industry. “Now the Minister says insurers are increasing payments to private hospitals. But the…

Healthscope’s situation just the tip of the iceberg

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, and health policy expert Martyn Goddard discussed the wider healthcare crisis that sits behind the announcement of Healthscope’s receivership “Healthscope’s difficulties are obviously…

Looming Hobart Private Hospital crisis Tasmanian Government must act

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crunch engulfing the owner of Hobart Private Hospital. “Surely the news that Healthscope is likely to enter administration this week…

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…

Closure of Hobart Private Maternity Ward dreadful but likely just the tip of the iceberg

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the closure of Hobart Private’s Maternity Ward is a dreadful turn of events. Its high-quality service gave mums choice and reduced the pressure…

Reflections on this parliament

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

Bondi tragedy shines light on mental health care problems

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a heartfelt speech in the Federal Parliament about the inequality in the mental health system. Please see above video for full speech. “I…