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…

Labor continues to dodge discussion on gambling reform

The Prime Minister continues to dodge any meaningful discussion on gambling harm minimisation measures after avoiding answering my question on poker machine reform during Question Time today. The PM has…

Government must act on animal welfare crisis

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to set up an Independent Office of Animal Welfare and work with states and territories to…

NACC found to have erred, justice still possible for Robodebt victims

Reports that the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will reconsider its decision not to investigate referrals from the Robodebt Royal Commission, after finding that Commissioner Paul Brereton failed to deal with…

State Government backflip would betray Tasmanians

Reports the State Government is considering backing down from implementing a nation-leading cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines is very concerning. This would be the first of its kind in…

Macquarie Wharf 6 funding welcome

I welcome today’s announcement that the Federal Government has agreed to provide $188 million to upgrade Macquarie Wharf 6 and provide access for the next 30 years. This is something…

Statement on anniversary of unsuccessful Voice Referendum

It’s been one year since the unsuccessful Voice Referendum and the Federal Government still seems to be avoiding Indigenous issues. Indeed according to the latest Productivity Commission report, only five…