CSIRO hammered with more job cuts and Tasmania will not be spared

“Deputy Speaker, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, or CSIRO as it’s more commonly known, delivers critical scientific research that serves the national interest and benefits the Australian community.…

Government gutless on gambling advertising

The decision by the Federal Government not to proceed with any sort of ban on gambling advertising is one of the most shocking betrayals of the community I’ve seen in…

So yes, Government will bury headstone project

Today I asked the Federal Treasurer to commit to providing deductible gift recipient (DGR) status nationally to the Headstone Project. His long-winded political mumbo-jumbo answer can only be decoded to…

Universal service obligation of NBN co

Andrew speak on the inclusion of universal service obligation of NBN co. ‘The only reason some people don’t have affordable and reliable access to the internet is because the government…

Tasmanian Government incompetent, cold-hearted and self-serving

The announcement by the Tasmanian Government that it’s ditching the cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines is all you need to know about the character of this mob. They don’t…

Proposed laws target gambling companies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2024, which would require gambling companies to return money that was…

Bondi tragedy shines light on mental health care problems

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a heartfelt speech in the Federal Parliament about the inequality in the mental health system. Please see above video for full speech. “I…

No smooth sailing for Tasmanian Government amid ferries fiasco

Andrew Wilkie used a speech in the Federal Parliament to speak on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco. Please see above video for full speech. “Deputy Speaker just when we…