Andrew Wilkie slams opposition’s foolhardy salmon plan

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s announcement that he wouldn’t stop salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, even if the Maugean skate’s threatened species’ status…

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…

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…

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…

Tasmanian Government incompetent, cold-hearted and self-serving

The announcement by the Tasmanian Government that it’s ditching the cashless pre-commitment card for poker machines is all you need to know about the character of this mob. They don’t…

Proposed laws target gambling companies

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced his Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment (Making Gambling Businesses Accountable) Bill 2024, which would require gambling companies to return money that was…

Bondi tragedy shines light on mental health care problems

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered a heartfelt speech in the Federal Parliament about the inequality in the mental health system. Please see above video for full speech. “I…

No smooth sailing for Tasmanian Government amid ferries fiasco

Andrew Wilkie used a speech in the Federal Parliament to speak on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries fiasco. Please see above video for full speech. “Deputy Speaker just when we…

Labor continues to dodge discussion on gambling reform

The Prime Minister continues to dodge any meaningful discussion on gambling harm minimisation measures after avoiding answering my question on poker machine reform during Question Time today. The PM has…