Economic jargon won’t hide price gouging

Andrew spoke during an adjournment debate in the Federation Chamber highlighting that big oil companies are making enormous profits while Australians are stretching budgets to afford the very basics of…

Why Australians are fed up

Andrew gave a speech to the parliament addressing why many Australians feel so angry and fed up with the direction of the country and the political class. You can watch…

Shocker private health insurance bill

Andrew spoke in opposition to the Government’s plan to reduce the private health insurance rebate for older Australians. You can watch his speech or read an excerpt below: “…These people…

Veterans’ wellbeing

Andrew gave a speech in parliament about veterans’ wellbeing and some of the challenges facing veterans, including the Government’s planned cap on access to allied health for DVA clients. You…

Health care shouldn’t be a postcode lottery

Andrew spoke in Parliament on a debate about the postcode lottery of accessing quality health care in Australia and the need for government to prioritise access to quality affordable health…

A statement on NDIS plan automation

The news yesterday that, from mid-2026, NDIS plans will be largely automated and that human involvement and discretion will be dramatically reduce, is concerning. It’s worth remembering that the Robodebt…

Debunking Government spin on Tassie GP bulk billing rates

“Providing accessible health care is a critical role for government, and to that end I welcome the Government’s boost to the bulk billing incentive. But, recent claims that the boost…

Commonwealth heft needed to fix hospital crisis

Andrew asked the Minister for Health the following in Question Time. “Minister, Australia’s hospital system is in crisis. State budgets aren’t big enough to properly fund public hospitals, and health…

Tasmania deserves equal access to healthcare

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, seconding Member for Indi, Dr Helen Haines motion on Regional and Rural Hospitals. “I’m delighted to second the Member for Indi’s motion because it…