Sentencing of Afghanistan War whistleblower David McBride

“Many Australians will be deeply disappointed to learn that Afghanistan War whistleblower David McBride has been jailed for a minimum of more than two years,” Independent Member for Clark, Andrew…

US assurance for Assange a fantasy

“The United States Government’s assurance that Julian Assange would have all the protections of a US citizen in a US court is obviously a fantasy. That Mr Assange will have…

US “considering” dropping Julian Assange charges

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on US President Joe Biden’s comment that they were considering dropping the prosecution of Australian journalist Julian Assange. Mr Assange remains incarcerated in…

Wilkie speaks on the 2024 Tasmanian Election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the important issues facing the community in the lead up to the 2024 Tasmanian election in a speech to the Federal Parliament. Please…

Statement regarding Julian Assange court hearing

“I hold out hope that the United Kingdom High Court of Justice will grant Julian Assange permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States of America. “I have…

Australian Government stands behind Julian Assange

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony the following in Question Time. See above video for full question and response. “Prime Minister a great many Australians would…

Andrew successfully moves a motion in support of Julian Assange

Last minute plea for Assange release

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined the Alliance Against Political Prosecutions to call on the Federal Government to act urgently to stop the persecution of Walkley Award winning journalist…

No hiding dirty coal secrets

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has today successfully tabled documents in the Parliament which contain evidence of fraud within the Australian coal export industry. In tabling the documents, Mr…