Australia must never go to war again on a whim – war powers reform urgently needed

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will today second Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt’s bill to ensure any decision to send Australian forces to war must be a decision of…

The Wilkie Report Feb 2021 – Crown Casino unfit to hold gambling license

Well finally it’s official. The NSW inquiry has found that Crown is not fit and proper to operate a casino in Sydney, some four years after I began revealing evidence…

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”…

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”…

Tassie pokies hit taxpayer-funded jackpot

Deputy Speaker, the poker machine industry bankrolled the Tasmanian Liberal Party’s most recent state election win, and now it’s in line for a thumping $350 million windfall in virtually gifted…

Voters left in the dark: No democracy with hidden donations

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has called for urgent political donation reform as new analysis and data reveal the outrageous amount of dark money flowing to political parties in…

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…

Political parties wallowing in fossil fuel industry donations

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said it’s not surprising the resource sector is bankrolling Australia’s major parties. “Analysis released today by the Centre for Public Integrity showing the resource…

Julian Assange must be allowed to walk free

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has described the continued detention of Julian Assange as unfathomable, cruel and entirely unnecessary. Mr Assange’s bail application has been denied just days after…