Tassie Government only paying lip service to the environment

The first Tasmanian State of the Environment Report since 2009 has finally been released by the State Government and it paints a grim picture for Tasmania’s environment. Only two of…

Improving the standards in Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, introduced an amendment to strengthen the Government’s Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Amendment (Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission) Bill 2024. “The Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC)…

Government must act swiftly on Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

“The release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Report yesterday is a significant moment for a great many Australians,” Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, said. “I…

Future must be made with renewables

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved an amendment to the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia Bill which would ensure that neither stream of the National Interest Framework can…

Beyond time to ramp up Indigenous policy reform

“It’s unconscionable that only five of the 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track, with some shamefully actually going backwards, according to the latest Productivity Commission report,” Independent Member…

Andrew Wilkie seeks re-election

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has announced that he will seek re-election at the next federal election, which is expected before late May next year. “I am as determined…

Government’s Nature Positive Bills seriously deficient

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved a series of amendments to the Federal Government’s Nature Positive Bills, which would substantially alter the proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and introduce…

Housing Minister must stop ignoring the housing crisis in her own backyard

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Minister for Housing, the Hon Julie Collins, the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Minister…

Tasmanian housing crisis, Federal Government more interested in mainland states

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following statement to the Federal Parliament. “With millions of Australians struggling to keep a secure and affordable roof over their heads, there’s…