Finally some good news on Bass Strait costs

Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie welcomes the Federal Government’s long overdue commitment to enhance the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. “Today’s commitment by the Federal Government to deliver a…

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.

No smooth sailing for Tasmanian Government amid ferries fiasco

Andrew Wilkie used a speech in the Federal Parliament to speak on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco. Please see above video for full speech. “Deputy Speaker just when we…

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…

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…

Taxi industry crying out for help

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called on both the Tasmanian Liberal and Labor parties to implement a taxi licence plate buy back scheme, which would provide much-needed financial relief…

Still no takeoff for airline ombudsman and compensation schemes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to adopt the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) recommendations to establish an independent ombudsman…