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…

Young Tasmanian calls for action to save Maugean skate

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has delivered a speech, written by 15-year-old work experience student Hannah from Hobart, imploring the Government to act on saving the Maugean Skate from…

Andrew Wilkie speaks on AUKUS

“I’ve long argued that Australia should adopt a more independent foreign and security policy. Which is not to say that we shouldn’t have allies or be a member of alliances.…

Welcome relief for Tasmanian university students

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, welcomes the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. This Bill will see retrospective changes in indexation rates, returning $3 billion worth…

Wilkie welcomes investment in Tasmanian schools

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government has reached an agreement with the Tasmanian Government to better fund all public schools in the state.…

A statement on Classification Scheme changes

While the implementation of the Federal Government’s reforms to the National Classification Scheme is a good step, it’s disappointing that it doesn’t go further and ensure our children are protected…

Tassie Government only paying lip service to the environment

The first Tasmanian State of the Environment Report since 2009 has finally been released by the State Government and it paints a grim picture for Tasmania’s environment. Only two of…