“Robodebt must never happen again” overdue legal fix left to the crossbench, again

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Responding to Robodebt) Bill 2025, which would address recommendations of the Robodebt Royal Commission and help…

Government still not delivering on 2022 promise to reverse Morrison-era uni fee increases

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion in the Federal Parliament criticising the Federal Government for failing to unwind the Morrison-era uni fee increases. “The Government has made…

We abandon international law at our own peril

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, confronted the Federal Government and Federal Opposition for their cynical disregard of international law, during a speech in Federal Parliament this morning. “We should…

LIBLABS need to face reality of power-sharing

“Last Saturday Tasmanians returned to the polls for the second time in 16 months. It was an election nobody wanted, and an outcome nobody thinks was worth the disruption and…

Daycare daydream for many families in Tasmania

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a 90 second speech in parliament on childcare. “Way back in 2022 the new Federal Government made much of its commitment to remedy…

Support for ‘Know Your Losses’ Gambling Bill

Independent member for Clark Andrew Wilkie seconds the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Know Your Losses Activity Statement) Bill 2025.

Crossbenchers table Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill

Independent parliamentarians introduced the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 in the House of Representatives and also in the Senate. The Bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Authority – a new, independent…

Reflections on this parliament

Andrew speaks on his reflections on what this parliament has achieved and what remains a priority.