End arms trade with Israel

“Deputy Speaker I bring to the chamber today a petition, signed by 124,665 Australians, calling on the Australian Government to end Australia’s supply of weapons to Israel and oppose illegal…

Red Lines Package a chance for Australia to show leadership

“I second the Red Lines Bill introduced by the Member for McKellar, and I acknowledge everyone who helped make it a reality. Australia has often had an outsized influence in…

Misogyny is the soil in which violence against women grows

Andrew led a debate in the Parliament on the urgent need to address the attitudes, behaviours and systems within Australian society that enable and perpetuate violence against women. You can…

Australia must continue to lead in the Antarctic

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament on the need for continued Australian leadership in the Antarctic, particularly in relation to the conservation of krill. Krill are a keystone species which…

Veterans’ wellbeing

Andrew gave a speech in parliament about veterans’ wellbeing and some of the challenges facing veterans, including the Government’s planned cap on access to allied health for DVA clients. You…

Urgency Lacking on Sexual Violence Justice Reforms

Andrew asked the Attorney-General about delays in implementing important sexual violence justice reforms. You can watch the question and answer below: “Although the Australian Law Reform Commission released its final…

Wilkie gives AUKUS evidence

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, appeared at the Canberra hearing of the AUKUS Public Inquiry. “The AUKUS Public Inquiry is a valuable exercise and is doing exactly what the…

(Podcast) “National shame”: Andrew Wilkie on the government’s gambling reform

Andrew was interviewed on the 7am podcast about the government passing legislation aimed at reducing gambling harm. You can listen to the episode here: “National shame”: Andrew Wilkie on the…

Tasmanian creatives expected to survive on an oily rag

Deputy Speaker, last year the Tasmanian Arts Minister was advised that “dangerously low” arts funding had left the sector “highly vulnerable”. Indeed, I regularly hear the same from folks in…