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…

Red Lines Package a chance for Australia to show leadership

“Deputy speaker I second the Red Lines Bill introduced by the Member for McKellar, and I acknowledge everyone who helped make it a reality.” “Deputy speaker Australia has often had…

Wilkie gives AUKUS evidence

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, appeared at the Canberra hearing of the AUKUS Public Inquiry. “The AUKUS Public Inquiry is a valuable exercise and is doing exactly what the…

AI data centres need guardrails

Andrew gave a speech outlining his perspective on AI data centres and highlighting the urgent need for the Government to ensure they are built on Australia’s terms by managing local…

Household energy transition critical for energy security

Andrew spoke in the Parliament on the need for investments in household measures that both decrease energy costs to ease cost-of-living pressures and support Australia’s energy transition and energy security.…

The illegal US-Israel war on Iran

Andrew wrote this opinion piece originally published in The Guardian explaining why the strikes on Iran were illegal and why upholding international law should matter to a middle-power like Australia.…

A statement on Hobart Defence establishments

I support in principle the Federal Government’s rationalisation of the Defence estate. Governments have long been too timid in dealing with surplus Defence land and assets, and the reforms announced…

Anglesea Barracks must remain

Andrew asked the Minister for Defence the following in Question Time today. “Minister the rationalisation of the Defence estate was long overdue and I am supportive in principle. “However, media…

Statement regarding Nystar support package

“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,…