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…

Tasmanian Government leaves renters out in the cold

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following question of the Minister for Housing in the Federal Parliament. “Minister, in 2023, National Cabinet agreed on nine reforms under the…

Reflections on this parliament

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

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…

Housing Minister must stop ignoring the housing crisis in her own backyard

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Minister for Housing, the Hon Julie Collins, the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Minister…

Tasmanian housing crisis, Federal Government more interested in mainland states

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement to the Federal Parliament. “With millions of Australians struggling to keep a secure and affordable roof over their heads, there’s…

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…

Wilkie speaks on the Help to Buy Bill

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke on the Help to Buy Bill 2023. Please see above video for full speech.