Derwent ferry trial one small step in stopping traffic snarl

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed a trial ferry service on the River Derwent but says a holistic response is desperately needed to fix the traffic snarl. “While…

What’s with the State Government’s light rail stupor?

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has slammed the go-slow approach to light rail in Hobart. He will today join Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, Glenorchy Mayor Kristie Johnston and…

Mac Point: the road to nowhere?

The news today that the Macquarie Point Corporation has finally built a road at Mac Point is just a reminder of how poorly this project has been managed. More than…

Andrew Wilkie meeting Federal Government today to make the case for a Greater Hobart rescue package

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will today take the case for a COVID-19 rescue package for Greater Hobart straight to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, who is also the…

Greater Hobart on the radar in Canberra

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, had a positive virtual conference this afternoon with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development,…

A statement on Northern Suburbs Light Rail System

The community would be very concerned at the argy-bargy between the Macquarie Point Development Corporation and the Glenorchy City Council over whether or not a proposed road at Macquarie Point…

Adjournment speech on State Government incompetence in delivering vital infrastructure projects

Speaker my home state of Tasmania is the best place in the world to live. But its governance is appalling, and if you hand a Tasmanian state government a great…