Wilkie presses Government for aged care reform

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells the following in Question Time. Please check against delivery. See above video for full question and response.…

The Federal Government must ban gambling advertising

Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t tell me of their disgust with gambling advertising. They hate it, and the Federal Government would promptly ban such advertising if they…

Federal Government ducking responsibility on animal welfare

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, moved an amendment to the Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023 to provide stronger protections for animals. Please see above…

Statement on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, spoke in the Federal Parliament in support of the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023. Please see above video for full…

We must protect Tasmania’s endangered species and environment

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, called out the Tasmanian Government’s appalling disregard for the environment during a speech in the Federal Parliament. Please see above video for full speech.…

HECS-HELP costs still set to soar next week

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked the Minister for Education Jason Clare the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Minister you’d recall…

Stella Assange fighting for justice at Parliament House

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, joined Stella Assange to discuss the continuing incarceration of her husband Julian in Belmarsh Prison. Mr Assange’s lawyer, Jennifer Robinson was also in attendance.…

Prime Minister dodges Stella Assange meeting

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the following in Question Time. Please see above video for full question and response. “Prime Minister you would be…

AFL stadium called a giant bed pan in Parliament

Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, delivered the following 90 second statement to the Parliament. Please see above video for full statement. “Deputy Speaker the Budget confirmed what many Tasmanians…