Andrew Wilkie MP
@andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social
Independent Member for Clark. Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000
https://andrewwilkie.org/
https://andrewwilkie.org/
The Gov’s FOI bill makes it harder for the public to access info and easier for govs to hide it. Protecting public servants’ frank and fearless advice is an excuse, covering up gov missteps and mischief is the reality. My experience in 2003 tells that story. #auspol #politas
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In introducing these environmental law reforms, the gov forgot the word ‘protection’. A slip of the tongue that tells us all we need to know about the so-called reforms. If these laws pass, environment ministers are sure to oversee the next mass extinction event #auspol #politas
November 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Aus is supposed to be a country where the rule of law & natural justice applies. The Gov’s sneaky attempt to strip welfare from people before they’ve been convicted of any crime is a fundamental breach of these principles. We may as well dissolve the court system. #auspol #politas
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Important take outs from my meeting yesterday with a group of young Palestinians; that debates on uni campuses should be respectful of facts, free speech & non-discriminatory, & that a good place to start would be applying Australia’s existing discrimination laws. #auspol #politas
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Very welcome federal funding boost for youth mental health services, including $412k for Headspace Hobart. Young Tasmanians have some of the highest rates of mental health conditions in Australia and desperately need access to well-funded support services. #auspol #politas
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Distressed to hear Madeleine Habib’s boat has been intercepted & boarded by IDF. Yet another breach of int law by Israel. I’m in Canberra & liaising now with the PM’s office. Israel must immediately release all on board including our brave Tasmanian Madeleine #auspol #politas
October 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Today the Tas Govt officially binned the Planning Commission’s damning report into the proposed Mac Pt AFL stadium. But if the knuckleheads actually knew anything about ‘future prosperity’, they’d be focussed instead on essential infrastructure and services #auspol #politas
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The Premier & the Opp Leader would build the stadium against the advice of every expert & the will of a majority of the community. And it’s our children & their children who will have to pay for it. Want a corflute? Go here nonewstadium.au/getasign/ #politas #auspol
October 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Premier & the Opp Leader would build the stadium against the advice of every expert & the will of a majority of the community. And it’s our children & their children who will have to pay for it. Want a corflute? Go here nonewstadium.au/getasign/ #politas #auspol
Gambling regulation in Aus is a national disgrace. The govt has ignored the Murphy Report & repeatedly blocked my bill to hold gambling giants accountable. If they won’t listen to evidence, experts or the crossbench, they should at least listen to the community. #auspol #politas
October 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Spoke to Madeleine Habib, Tassie captain of the Conscience in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. They’re aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza & deliver aid. Aus Gov could learn a lot from these brave people. Their int’l law responsibility doesn’t stop with recognising Palestine.
October 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Spoke to Madeleine Habib, Tassie captain of the Conscience in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. They’re aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza & deliver aid. Aus Gov could learn a lot from these brave people. Their int’l law responsibility doesn’t stop with recognising Palestine.
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM