Anglesea Barracks must remain

Andrew asked the Minister for Defence the following in Question Time today. “Minister the rationalisation of the Defence estate was long overdue and I am supportive in principle. “However, media…

So who exactly is the opposition right now?

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, it is well established that the Opposition is the party, or group,…

A statement on the Bondi terror attack

The people of the Clark electorate join the rest of Australia in condemning the horrific attack at Bondi Beach yesterday. Our hearts go out to the Australian Jewish community, and…

A statement on NDIS plan automation

The news yesterday that, from mid-2026, NDIS plans will be largely automated and that human involvement and discretion will be dramatically reduce, is concerning. It’s worth remembering that the Robodebt…

Reflections on the Coalition dumping Net Zero

While much of the commentary about the Liberal Party’s abandonment of net zero has been on the political and electoral implications of their decision, it’s worth remembering that politics isn’t…

A statement on the environmental reforms

I welcome the changes to the Federal Government’s environmental law reforms. I voted against the reforms in the House of Representatives because, as initially drafted, it was clear the Government…

Government happy to keep gambling with Australian lives

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, discussed the motion on banning gambling advertising, which he sought to move in the House of Representatives earlier today. “The Government’s refusal today to…

End the impasse on banning gambling advertising

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Prime Minister the following in Question Time today. “Prime Minister, I’ve recently had conversations with a significant number of Government backbenchers who…

Bushfire season a sobering reminder of Tassie risk

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following speech in parliament today. “Recently I hosted a briefing by the Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania on the pressing issue of…