Government trashing environment for a few votes

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, was joined by The Australia Institute, Environment Tasmania, Neighbours of Fish Farms, Bob Brown Foundation, Australian Marine Conservation Society and crossbench colleagues…

Hobart Private Hospital on the brink? State Government must prepare for worst-case scenario

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the financial crisis engulfing Healthscope hospitals nationally and the possibility of it resulting in the closure of Hobart Private Hospital. Mr Wilkie…

Salmon mass death event yet another Tasmanian Government fiasco

The Independent Federal Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will discuss the revelation that the Tasmanian Government knows bugger all about the ongoing mass salmon die-off and seems to care even…

Gambling companies should return stolen money

The Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will join Kristie Johnston MP to comment on Ms Johnston’s Gambling Control Amendment (Dealing with Stolen Money) Bill 2025. I applaud Kristie Johnston…

Closure of Hobart Private Maternity Ward dreadful but likely just the tip of the iceberg

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the closure of Hobart Private’s Maternity Ward is a dreadful turn of events. Its high-quality service gave mums choice and reduced the pressure…

PM wading into the salmon industry to hook more votes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today slammed the Prime Minister’s promise to guarantee the future of salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. “The latest flaccid announcement by the Prime…

Crossbenchers table Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill

Independent parliamentarians introduced the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 in the House of Representatives and also in the Senate. The Bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Authority – a new, independent…

Aurora ditching cheaper hot water and heating charges

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, commented on the planned price increase for many Aurora customers when Tariff 41 for hot water and heating is increased, from 1 July, to…

Tasmanian Government goes full reverse Robin Hood

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said the Tasmanian Government’s commissioning of a gambling company to write a report on reducing gambling addiction and money laundering in the gambling industry…