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RSS feed Andrew Wilkie, former Representative

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  • Former Independent Representative for Clark
  • Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
  • Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

RSS feed Most recent appearances in parliament

Adjournment: Pensions and Benefits (14 Oct 2026)

“This year, Anti-poverty Week runs from 11 to 17 October and ends on the United Nations day for the eradication of poverty. Yet, for the 3.7 million Australians living in poverty, including one in seven adults and one in six children, that goal remains far too distant. Even more heartbreaking are the human stories which sit behind these lives. Like most of my colleagues here, I receive weekly...”

Committees: Privileges and Members' Interests Committee; Reference (13 Oct 2026)

“Thank you, Speaker. I move: That the following matter be referred to the Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests: Whether the subpoena issued by the Federal Court of Australia to the member for Clark raises issues of parliamentary privilege or contempt such that the House should intervene in the court proceedings to assert the protection of privilege. Question agreed to.”

Constituency Statements: Tasmanian Times (13 Oct 2026)

“I have received a whistleblower disclosure from veteran Tasmanian investigative journalist Mr Geoffrey Swan, a 10-year contributor to Tasmanian Times and who was acting chief editor of the publication until January. My office has had several dealings with Mr Swan this year via emails, phone calls and in person. Tasmanian Times was founded in 2003. It holds about 64,000 articles and has been a...”

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  • Has spoken in 95 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
  • People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
  • This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
  • 27 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 531 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)