Government and Opposition both deeply conflicted on gambling donations

Wilkie moves a motion for Communications Minister Michelle Rowland to stand down for accepting gifts and donations from the online gambling industry before last year’s federal elections. Regrettably, both Labor…

Labor deeply conflicted on gambling, Rowland should be sacked for accepting Sportsbet donations

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on media reports that Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland received almost $19,000 from Sportsbet before last year’s federal election. At the time Minister…

Wilkie opposes bid to reauthorise offshore processing in Nauru

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the above speech to Federal Parliament to oppose the bid to reauthorise offshore processing in Nauru.

Wilkie challenges Prime Minister to drive national gambling reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. Prime Minister the Productivity Commission recommends mandatory poker machine pre-commitment…

Effective poker machine reform within sight

“I applaud the NSW Cabinet’s reported decision to support Premier Perrottet’s gambling reforms, which includes mandating cashless gambling on poker machines,” Mr Wilkie said. “The proposal would see pubs and…

Australian political donation laws no better than legalised corruption

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, says today’s release of the Australian Electoral Commission annual returns again highlights the urgent need for political donation reform. “The figures released by the…

Andrew speaks on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022

Millions of Australians are doing it tough while coal, oil and gas companies are reaping billions in profit. They must be required to pay their fair share in tax.

Environment laws set for overdue makeover

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to Professor Graeme Samuel’s 2020 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. “It’s good to…

Wilkie argues against federal stadium funding in Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a speech to Federal Parliament about the lack of progress at Macquarie Point and urged the Federal Government to not help fund an…