Uni’s big-picture plan on right track

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the University of Tasmania’s support for light rail linking Hobart with the northern suburbs. “Not only will it provide an easy link…

What’s left to do on the Bass Highway anyway? Diamond-encrusted cat’s eyes?

The Federal Budget is good so far as it starts to address serious problems in areas as diverse as aged care, the NDIS, mental health, skilling workers, childcare and the…

Tasman Bridge warnings ignored for years

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, says the Tasmanian and Federal governments have wilfully ignored warnings from engineering experts about the vulnerability of the Tasman Bridge for at least five…

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…

Is TT-Line COVID subsidy a mean-spirited con?

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s commitment to investigate allegations that Spirit of Tasmania ferry fares have risen, not fallen, during a “free vehicle”…

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…

No Rail? Back to the drawing board on Bridgewater Bridge

The State Government’s concept designs for the new Bridgewater Bridge are astounding for what they don’t show, and that of course is provision for a railway line. There is a…

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…