ATO whistleblower setback, urgent need for law reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the decision by the South Australian District Court to dismiss Richard Boyle’s whistleblowing defence. Mr Boyle is being prosecuted for blowing the whistle…

Time to reform war powers

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following question. Please check against delivery. See video for full question and response. “Prime Minister it’s 20 years…

Iraq invasion 20 years on

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Mr Wilkie is the former Senior Intelligence Analyst who resigned a week before the invasion…

Cruel greyhound industry must be shut down

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Greens Leader Cassy O’Connor MP to discuss the revelation that the Tasmanian greyhound industry is breeding more dogs than it needs for racing,…

Ladbrokes fine just a slap on the wrist, gambling predators must be dragged into line

“I welcome the decision by the Northern Territory Racing Commission to fine Ladbrokes the maximum $78,540 for breaching its licence and failing to limit damage caused by former financial adviser…

Coal quality fraud allegations found to be true, pressure on Government to hold fair dinkum inquiry

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the announcement by ASIC that it is suing TerraCom Limited, it’s managing director, chief commercial officer, former Chair and a former director…

Wilkie sends RSL letter straight to Prime Minister

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has forwarded RSL Tasmania’s letter addressed to Premier Jeremy Rockliff opposing the Macquarie Point stadium to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “I believe the RSL’s…

Finally some humanity for refugees

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to provide a pathway to permanency for approximately 19,000 refugees on Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) and Safe Haven…

Political donation laws like wads of cash in brown paper bags

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Cleaning up Political Donations) Bill to Federal Parliament. The Bill will strengthen the transparency and accountability of political donations…