Defence Estate reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement in the Federal Parliament today on the reform of the Defence Estate. “Reform of the Defence Estate is long overdue,…

Australia Government fails on Herzog visit

It is unacceptable that Australia should host the head of state for a country which the International Court of Justice has found is committing the crime of apartheid, and which…

A statement on Hobart Defence establishments

I support in principle the Federal Government’s rationalisation of the Defence estate. Governments have long been too timid in dealing with surplus Defence land and assets, and the reforms announced…

Anglesea Barracks must remain

Andrew asked the Minister for Defence the following in Question Time today. “Minister the rationalisation of the Defence estate was long overdue and I am supportive in principle. “However, media…

So who exactly is the opposition right now?

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, it is well established that the Opposition is the party, or group,…

A statement on the Bondi terror attack

The people of the Clark electorate join the rest of Australia in condemning the horrific attack at Bondi Beach yesterday. Our hearts go out to the Australian Jewish community, and…

A statement on NDIS plan automation

The news yesterday that, from mid-2026, NDIS plans will be largely automated and that human involvement and discretion will be dramatically reduce, is concerning. It’s worth remembering that the Robodebt…

Reflections on the Coalition dumping Net Zero

While much of the commentary about the Liberal Party’s abandonment of net zero has been on the political and electoral implications of their decision, it’s worth remembering that politics isn’t…

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…