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…

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…

Hobart housing affordability going from bad to worse

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined National Shelter for the release of the latest Rental Affordability Index. “It’s deeply disappointing to see Hobart continue to be the least affordable…

NACC looks good, now to make it happen

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the legislation by the Federal Government to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission. “The crossbench has led the charge when it comes to…

Star scandal highlights need for national inquiry and regulator

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the NSW Independent Casino Commission’s decision to suspend Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney casino licence and hit them with a $100 million fine.…

Crossbench members urge Albanese Government to keep its promise and provide permanent protection to refugees subjected to cruel temporary visa process

The Albanese Government won the 2022 election promising to provide permanent protection for refugees and people seeking asylum who are currently subjected to cruel temporary visas. After a decade of…

A good Budget so far as it goes

The Federal Budget is good so far as it goes. It’s more compassionate than what we’ve seen during the previous LNP government’s budgets and it delivers on Labor’s election promises.…

Crime Commission slams clubs and pubs, recommends mandatory anti-money laundering card

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Rev Tim Costello AO to discuss the NSW Crime Commission’s damning findings into money laundering in clubs and pubs. “The damning report by…