Opinion Piece on interventions in Ben Roberts-Smith case

Andrew wrote this opinion piece, originally published in The Guardian, about the importance of respect for the rule of law and separation of powers in the Ben Roberts-Smith case. You…

A Statement on NACC Robodebt findings

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has today found that two of the individuals referred to it by the Robodebt Royal Commission engaged in serious corrupt conduct. It also cleared former Prime…

A statement on the Bondi terror attack

The people of the Clark electorate join the rest of Australia in condemning the horrific attack at Bondi Beach yesterday. Our hearts go out to the Australian Jewish community, and…

Government transparency credentials put to the test, again

“Attorney-General, last week Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle was sentenced after facing a lengthy prosecution for blowing the whistle on egregious wrongdoing in the ATO. “His case was of…

Victim-survivors deserve far better

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke about the urgent and ongoing need for reform and investment in the systems and services that support victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual…

Sentencing of ATO whistleblower

“I was heartened to hear that no conviction has been recorded against Tax Office whistleblower Richard Boyle, the only sanction being a 12-month good behaviour bond.  Mr Boyle is of…

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.

NACC found to have erred, justice still possible for Robodebt victims

Reports that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will reconsider its decision not to investigate referrals from the Robodebt Royal Commission, after finding that Commissioner Paul Brereton failed to deal with…