A statement on David McBride being granted parole

It’s wonderful news that Australian Defence Force whistleblower David McBride has been released from prison today on parole. Mr McBride should never have been in gaol in the first place.…

Gambling reform bill is a betrayal

Andrew spoke on the Government’s gambling reform bill. You can watch his speech or read an excerpt below: “The government, with this bill, is betraying all of the people in…

Question to PM on Andrew’s referral of Government to NACC

“Prime Minister, I’ve referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission my concern that individuals in the Federal Government, when formulating gambling policy, have been improperly influenced by individuals in the private sector.” …

Wilkie refers gambling farce to NACC

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission his concern that individuals in the Federal Government, when formulating gambling policy, have been improperly influenced by individuals…

(Webinar) Whistleblower Diaries #5: Andrew Wilkie

Andrew joined The Information Rights Project for Whistleblower Diaries. He talked about his experience as a whistleblower, what it costs to tell the truth in this country and what has…

(Webinar) Breaking the cycle: gambling, climate and the politics of power.

In this webinar, Andrew speaks with host Noah Schultz-Byard from The Australia Institute and unpacks the latest political flashpoints on gambling and climate, how vested interests shape what happens in…

A statement on Tasmanian electorate changes

The AEC’s announcement of new electorate boundaries is a bold and necessary change to fix what really was an increasingly shambolic set of boundaries in Tasmania. I’m continually impressed by…

(Podcast) The need to go harder to curb gambling advertising

Politics with Michelle Grattan podcast interviewed Andrew on the need to go harder to curb gambling advertising and reduce gambling harm. It needs to be recognised that the Murphy parliamentary…

Jackals converge on Tasmania

“Just when you thought the Northern Territory was the worst regulated jurisdiction in Australia and the perfect base for the online gambling companies, along comes the Tasmanian Government with the…