A statement on the opening of the RHH K-Block

I welcome the opening of K-Block to patients at the Royal Hobart Hospital. I’m proud to have secured the $340m federal contribution from the Federal Government when I was elected…

Mental health must be prioritised

Talking Point opinion piece published in the Mercury Newspaper 17 April 2020. An increase in calls from distressed, anxious people demonstrates how tough it is right now, writes Andrew Wilkie.…

Federal Government must step in and fix Tasmania’s broken health system

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will call on the Federal Government to refer Tasmania’s busted public health system to the Productivity Commission for real solutions. Mr Wilkie makes the…

Medicare rebate must be increased

According to the Tasmanian Council of Social Service ‘the median age of death in Tasmania’s most disadvantaged neighbourhood is 66, compared to 84 in the State’s most advantaged neighbourhood.’ This…