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Andrew Wilkie MP
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Independent Member for Clark. Authorised by Andrew Wilkie MP 188 Collins Street Hobart 7000

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An upgraded security treaty with Indonesia is significant & a welcome return to seeking our security in the region rather than from it. Of course, details matter & what lies behind the agreement still remains to be seen #auspol #politas
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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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
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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
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Aged care providers shouldn’t be balancing their books off the back of vulnerable older Australian’s who are stretching every dollar to remain at home safe and independent. The Government must ensure older Australians get the care they pay for. #auspol #politas
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Despite the incompetent state gov, Tas still boast an incredible unique environment, world leading sustainability initiatives & fabulous tourism opportunities. Tas is small but mighty & really is the jewel in Australia’s crown. #auspol #politas
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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The Gov’s boost to bulk-billing incentives is welcome but they are not being honest when they say there is a ‘surge’ in bulk billing GPs in Tassie. There is no doubt we need to strengthen primary care, but we need more than this parsimonious approach. #auspol #politas
November 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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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
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We haven’t only just seen a brazen attempt to wind back transparency from this Gov, it’s been much more insidious than that. And it’s eroding trust, building community frustration & weakening our democracy. #politas #auspol
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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For all the Fed Gov’s talk about domestic emissions reduction, they’re still dodging responsibility for the climate harm Aus exports daily. The ICJ’s recent ruling should be a wake-up call. #auspol #politas
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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There’s no excuse for the Federal Government’s refusal to ban gambling adverting. Shameful that they don’t care about the harm of gambling addiction, and are scared stiff of the gambling & media companies and of the AFL & NRL #auspol #politas
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Reintroducing a six-year limit on debt recovery was a key recommendation of the Robodebt Royal Commission. My amendment today would do just that #auspol #politas
October 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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When it comes to healthcare, Tasmanians are being left behind. I seconded Dr Helen Haines’ motion, because it’s not about getting more, it’s about fairness. Everyone deserves healthcare that works, no matter where they live. #politas #auspol
October 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Since the Tas Gov and Opp won't listen to expert advice, represent the majority of Tasmanians and stand up to the AFL' s stadium shakedown tactics, it falls to crossbench parliamentarians and Mayors to do it. #politas #auspol
October 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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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
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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
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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
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It is blatantly obvious that our public health system cannot absorb the patient load if the 27-bed Hobart Clinic closes. State Gov needs to re-assess its priorities & negotiate to buy and operate the clinic #politas #auspol
October 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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September 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Qantas is reviewing their Hobart base for QantasLink crew. Generations of Tasmanians, and hundreds of workers, have given their loyalty to the flying kangaroo, and to close the base would do nothing to repay that loyalty or improve QF’s corporate image #auspol #politas
September 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM