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.…

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…

Government must act on animal welfare crisis

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to set up an Independent Office of Animal Welfare and work with states and territories to…

Young Tasmanian calls for action to save Maugean skate

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has delivered a speech, written by 15-year-old work experience student Hannah from Hobart, imploring the Government to act on saving the Maugean Skate from…

Andrew Wilkie speaks on AUKUS

“I’ve long argued that Australia should adopt a more independent foreign and security policy. Which is not to say that we shouldn’t have allies or be a member of alliances.…