Government a disgrace for not banning gambling advertising

It is absolutely shameful that on a day when the government is trying to push through three dozen bills they are gagging debate on banning gambling advertising. Why? Because they are…

Urgent action is needed to address the climate crisis and our environment

Andrew spoke on environment and climate change as a matter of public importance.

Crossbenchers take the lead on Whistleblower Protection Authority

Independent parliamentarians Andrew Wilkie MP, Dr Helen Haines MP, Senator David Pocock and Senator Jacqui Lambie will join together to announce their intention to introduce the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill…

Raise Your Voice in Parliament campaign: Better facilities at the Queens Domain Athletic Centre

“Deputy Speaker I’m delighted to read a speech by Jemima, a 14-year-old from my electorate, as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign, and I quote Jemima: “My…

CSIRO hammered with more job cuts and Tasmania will not be spared

“Deputy Speaker, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, or CSIRO as it’s more commonly known, delivers critical scientific research that serves the national interest and benefits the Australian community.…

Government gutless on gambling advertising

The decision by the Federal Government not to proceed with any sort of ban on gambling advertising is one of the most shocking betrayals of the community I’ve seen in…

So yes, Government will bury headstone project

Today I asked the Federal Treasurer to commit to providing deductible gift recipient (DGR) status nationally to the Headstone Project. His long-winded political mumbo-jumbo answer can only be decoded to…

Universal service obligation of NBN co

Andrew speak on the inclusion of universal service obligation of NBN co. ‘The only reason some people don’t have affordable and reliable access to the internet is because the government…