Government trashing environment for a few votes

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, was joined by The Australia Institute, Environment Tasmania, Neighbours of Fish Farms, Bob Brown Foundation, Australian Marine Conservation Society and crossbench colleagues…

Truth about human consumption of diseased salmon

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the bombshell revelation of at least one salmon farming company in Tasmania being in the practice of processing dead and diseased…

Hobart Private Hospital on the brink? State Government must prepare for worst-case scenario

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crisis engulfing Healthscope hospitals nationally and the possibility of it resulting in the closure of Hobart Private Hospital. Mr Wilkie…

Salmon mass death event yet another Tasmanian Government fiasco

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will discuss the revelation that the Tasmanian Government knows bugger all about the ongoing mass salmon die-off and seems to care even…

Gambling companies should return stolen money

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will join Kristie Johnston MP to comment on Ms Johnston’s Gambling Control Amendment (Dealing with Stolen Money) Bill 2025. I applaud Kristie Johnston…

Closure of Hobart Private Maternity Ward dreadful but likely just the tip of the iceberg

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the closure of Hobart Private’s Maternity Ward is a dreadful turn of events. Its high-quality service gave mums choice and reduced the pressure…

PM wading into the salmon industry to hook more votes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed the Prime Minister’s promise to guarantee the future of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. “The latest flaccid announcement by the Prime…

Tasmanian Government leaves renters out in the cold

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the following question of the Minister for Housing in the Federal Parliament. “Minister, in 2023, National Cabinet agreed on nine reforms under the…

Daycare daydream for many families in Tasmania

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a 90 second speech in parliament on childcare. “Way back in 2022 the new Federal Government made much of its commitment to remedy…