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…

Crossbenchers table Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill

Independent parliamentarians introduced the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 in the House of Representatives and also in the Senate. The Bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Authority – a new, independent…

Aurora ditching cheaper hot water and heating charges

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on the planned price increase for many Aurora customers when Tariff 41 for hot water and heating is increased, from 1 July, to…

Tasmanian Government goes full reverse Robin Hood

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the Tasmanian Government’s commissioning of a gambling company to write a report on reducing gambling addiction and money laundering in the gambling industry…

PM must negotiate full pardon for Assange

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make representations to U.S. President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to Julian Assange. “A full…

New Zealand ban on greyhound racing

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said that today’s announcement by the New Zealand Government that greyhound racing will be phased out will thrill millions of Australians. “Australia should follow…