More income support needed for desperate Australians

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, seconded Independent Member for North Sydney, Kylea Tink’s, motion calling on the Federal Government to significantly increase income support payments above indexation. “Calling regular…

Asylum seekers and refugees continue to be unfairly treated

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved amendments to the Administrative Review Tribunal (Consequential and Transitional Provisions No. 1) Bill 2023 which would have removed a provision from the Migration…

Veterans seemingly tripped up at every turn

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, made a speech in the Federal Parliament to highlight some of the health care hurdles still confronting veterans. “I regularly hear stories from veterans,…

Taxi industry crying out for help

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called on both the Tasmanian Liberal and Labor parties to implement a taxi licence plate buy back scheme, which would provide much-needed financial relief…

Another appalling Tasmanian duck hunting season upon us

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, has joined the RSPCA’s call for both the Tasmanian Liberal and Labor parties to commit to a ban on duck shooting in Tasmania. “From…

Coles and Woolworths treating customers like mugs

“There’s no denying Australians are feeling the pinch right now, especially when it comes to one of our most basic needs, the ability to buy food to feed the family.…

Still no takeoff for airline ombudsman and compensation schemes

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, today moved a motion calling on the Federal Government to adopt the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) recommendations to establish an independent ombudsman…

Statement regarding Julian Assange court hearing

“I hold out hope that the United Kingdom High Court of Justice will grant Julian Assange permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States of America. “I have…

Australian Government must do better on Israel-Gaza War

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called for a permanent ceasefire to the conflict in Israel and Palestine during a speech in the Federal Parliament today. Please see above video…