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…

Southern Cross Care Tasmania reset welcome

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the news of the resignation of Southern Cross Care Tasmania Chief Executive Officer, Robyn Boyd. “After countless complaints from residents and their…

Statement on Southern Cross Care Tasmania

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, met with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, to discuss the widespread concern among residents and their families with Southern…

Wilkie presses Government for aged care reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. See above video for full question and response.…

Wilkie slams Southern Cross Care in Federal Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following 90 second statement to the Parliament today. See above video for full statement. “The Aged Care Royal Commission gave people hope…

Andrew speaks in Federal Parliament about the cost of living crisis

While the rising cost of living is greatly affecting the whole nation, Tasmanians are especially feeling the pressure. After all median weekly earnings for all employees in Tasmania is $1,000,…

Both Libs and Labor must lift their game on NDIS

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has called on the major parties to commit to ending age discrimination in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and enshrining funding based on…

Federal Government grants $3.4m to Hobart Aquatic Centre

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed $3.4m in Federal funding for the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. The City of Hobart secured the funding from the Building Better…

No lessons learned from Robodebt debacle

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has slammed Centrelink for continuing to monster older Australians, including a Hobart octogenarian who has been asked to provide financial records dating back almost…