More action needed from Government on illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine

Andrew spoke on the need to take meaningful action to hold Israel and Israeli settlers to account for their treatment of Palestinians, particularly in illegally occupied Palestinian territories. You can watch…

Time to act on human rights protections

Andrew tabled the Human Rights Bill 2026 in the Federal Parliament, seconded by Independent Member for Indi Helen Haines. You can watch his introductory speech below: This is the third…

Animal Welfare crisis demands national oversight

Andrew spoke in Parliament about the need for better animal welfare protections and a national Independent Office of Animal Welfare. You can watch or read his speech below. “Animal welfare…

Reducing secrecy offences is good, but must be bolstered by better whistleblower protection

Andrew moved motion on the Government’s Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 calling for the Government to finally progress comprehensive whistleblower reforms and public interest journalism protections. You can…

Teachers deserve respect

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament calling on the Tasmanian Government to award Tasmanian teachers and other public sector workers the pay and conditions they so clearly deserve for the…

Get a gambling ad ban done

Andrew seconded and spoke in support of a bill to ban gambling advertising as recommended in the Murphy Report. The bill was brought to the Parliament by the Independent Member…

PM must stop blocking gambling reform

Andrew spoke in the Federal Parliament, calling out the Prime Minister as the one blocking meaningful gambling reform. Over 1,000 days since the Murphy Report was handed down, none of…

Maugean skate still needs saving

Andrew delivered a speech to Parliament about the ongoing need for urgent action to save the Maugean skate. You can watch it or read it below. Deputy Speaker its one…

Australians agree – A climate disaster levy is a no-brainer

Andrew tabled a petition in the Parliament signed by 35,171 Australians which calls on the Government to introduce a Climate Disaster Levy to fossil fuel exports to ensure these companies…