A statement on the environmental reforms

I welcome the changes to the Federal Government’s environmental law reforms. I voted against the reforms in the House of Representatives because, as initially drafted, it was clear the Government…

Government happy to keep gambling with Australian lives

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the motion on banning gambling advertising, which he sought to move in the House of Representatives earlier today. “The Government’s refusal today to…

End the impasse on banning gambling advertising

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, I’ve recently had conversations with a significant number of Government backbenchers who…

Bushfire season a sobering reminder of Tassie risk

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following speech in parliament today. “Recently I hosted a briefing by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania on the pressing issue of…

Every dog has its day; it’s time greyhounds had theirs

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his private members bill, Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ending Online Wagering on Greyhound Racing) Bill 2025. “My private members bill would remove the exemption…

No ‘protection’ in these environmental reforms

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moves his amendments to the Environment Protection Reform Bills.

Aged care funds should go to care, not fees

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, speaks the need for aged care funding to be focused on providing care, not paying administration fees.

FOI bill seriously flawed

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, speaks to the expansion of exceptions for cabinet related material in the Freedom of Information bill. Andrew speaks to the FOI bill’s intended introduction…

Tasmania is the jewel in Australia’s crown