Defence Estate reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement in the Federal Parliament today on the reform of the Defence Estate. “Reform of the Defence Estate is long overdue,…

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…

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.

Crossing could be a salute to our true heroes

The name for the new Bridgewater Bridge could act as a tribute to our fallen soldiers, writes Andrew Wilkie I was talking to John Wood of Montagu Bay recently, and…

So yes, Government will bury headstone project

Today I asked the Federal Treasurer to commit to providing deductible gift recipient (DGR) status nationally to the Headstone Project. His long-winded political mumbo-jumbo answer can only be decoded to…

Government must act swiftly on Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

“The release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Report yesterday is a significant moment for a great many Australians,” Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said. “I…

Royal commission recommendations demand urgent action

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Prime Minister a succession of…