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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

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Matters of Public Importance: Artificial Intelligence (17 Sep 2026)

“I thank the member for Curtin for bringing this matter of public importance to the House. Let me start by saying that I don't see AI as either inherently good or inherently bad. However, I do believe that with the right governance, frameworks, and regulation in place we can ensure that AI enhances our lives. The problem is, though, that for too long we've buried our heads in the sand and...”

Statements by Members: Live Animal Exports (17 Sep 2026)

“It's not in a format that the Petitions Committee would accept, so I'm seeking to table it as a parliamentary document.”

Statements by Members: Live Animal Exports (17 Sep 2026)

“While live sheep exports will end in 2028, many other animals will continue to endure the horrors of the live export trade, with no end in sight. Last year alone, Australia exported more than 800,000 cattle, 33,000 goats and 1,700 buffalo. In fact, cattle numbers increased by 11 per cent and goat exports more than doubled. So, the cruelty continues. For instance, in 2024, a Brahman Express...”

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  • Has spoken in 94 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") 529 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)