Richness of the Tasmanian community

Andrew delivered a speech in Parliament reflecting on and celebrating the richness of the Tasmanian community. You can watch or read the speech below: “Over the past week or so,…

The dodgy Tasmanian Government circus

Just when we thought the Tasmanian Government couldn’t stoop any lower, today they moved to stop MPs from being required to give evidence to the Integrity Commission under oath. In…

A statement on Federal Court ruling in Star Casino Case

It’s welcome news that the Federal Court has handed down penalties to two former executives of Star Entertainment for their breaches of the Corporations Act in relation to a Chinese…

A statement on Nyrstar

Nyrstar Hobart

Finally some tax reform to help the housing crisis

Andrew spoke on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, addressing the changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax and their impacts on the housing crisis…

Taxpayers left to fill big holes?

Andrew asked the Minister for Resources the following question about mine site remediation during Question Time: “Minister, in the 1990s, whistleblower Jim Leggate blew the lid on non-remediated mine sites…

NDIS Reform Bill

Andrew spoke on the Government’s NDIS reform bill, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026, and gave voice to a family that would…

More to do to address violence against women

Andrew asked the Prime Minister about men’s violence against women in Question Time. You can watch the question and answer here: “Prime Minister I acknowledge your government’s commitments and investments…

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…