Blowing the lid on coal industry fraud

“I note media reporting that South Korean power companies will be suing the coal testing company, ALS, and are considering action against miners. “I raised allegations in the Federal Parliament…

No respite for whistleblowers McBride and Boyle

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined members of the Crossbench to discuss his motion in the House of Representatives concerning the Federal Government’s ongoing prosecution of whistleblowers, David McBride…

Antarctica can’t be put on ice

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, made a speech in the Federal Parliament to call on governments to further invest in Antarctic science and infrastructure. “Hobart is the gateway to…

Government still out to get whistleblowers

 “It was disappointing that the Attorney-General dodged my question on whether he would drop the charges against whistleblowers David McBride and Richard Boyle. “Both McBride and Boyle have done the…

Referendum countdown welcome

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the announcement of 14 October 2023 as the date for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament Referendum. “The policies…

Damning footage highlights again the need to ban live exports

“ABC 7:30’s investigation into animal cruelty in the live export trade to the Middle East further highlights the need for this terrible trade to end. Footage of sheep being slaughtered…

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…

Beyond time to shut greyhound industry down

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has called for a complete ban on greyhound racing. Please see above video for full speech to the Federal Parliament. “It’s no secret that…

Schools still waiting for Gonski

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, made a speech to the Parliament urging the Federal Government to listen to the calls of teachers and the Australian Education Union and fully…