Raise our Voice in Parliament – cost of living

Andrew gave a speech on the cost of living written by a young constituent as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign. You can watch or read his…

3.7 million Australians living in poverty

Andrew delivered a speech for Anti-Poverty Week which this year runs from 11 – 17 October. You can watch or read his speech below: “This year, Anti-poverty Week runs from…

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…

NDIS Reform Bill

Andrew spoke on the Government’s NDIS reform bill, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, and gave voice to a family that would…

Centrelink’s forever debts must end

Andrew moved amendments to the Government’s Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025 to re-introduce a six-year limitation on debt recovery actions by Services Australia,…

“Robodebt must never happen again” overdue legal fix left to the crossbench, again

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Responding to Robodebt) Bill 2025, which would address recommendations of the Robodebt Royal Commission and help…

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…

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…