British court rules against Assange appeal, Australian Government’s advocacy more important than ever

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, makes the following statement on behalf of the Parliamentary Julian Assange group, of which he is a co-convenor. “It’s deeply disappointing that the United…

State Government still missing in action on St Helen’s mother and baby unit closure

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Dr Frances Rose and Dr Marita Jones to voice their deep concerns with the State Government’s response to the closure of St Helen’s…

Federal Government ducking responsibility on animal welfare

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved an amendment to the Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023 to provide stronger protections for animals. Please see above…

Statement on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke in the Federal Parliament in support of the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023. Please see above video for full…

We must protect Tasmania’s endangered species and environment

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called out the Tasmanian Government’s appalling disregard for the environment during a speech in the Federal Parliament. Please see above video for full speech.…

Stella Assange fighting for justice at Parliament House

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Stella Assange to discuss the continuing incarceration of her husband Julian in Belmarsh Prison. Mr Assange’s lawyer, Jennifer Robinson was also in attendance.…

New EPA chronically underfunded

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the chronic underfunding revealed in the Budget for the new federal environmental protection agency, to be known as Environment Protection Australia (EPA). “While…

Federal Budget good as far as it goes but critically wounded by Stage 3 tax cuts and AFL stadium

The Federal Budget goes some way to improving the situation in a myriad of important areas like Jobseeker, Parenting Payment, energy bill relief, aged care and Commonwealth Rent Assistance. The…

Assange Parliamentary Group meets with US Ambassador

The Co-Chairs of the Bring Julian Assange Home Parliamentary Group met with the United States Ambassador to Australia in Canberra. “The Co-Chairs were grateful for the opportunity to meet with…