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Andrew Wilkie MP

- Independent Representative for Clark
- Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Adjournment: Tasmanian Government (1 Jul 2026)
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“The Tasmanian Liberal government is in crisis, not a political crisis of the kind that passes in a news cycle but a crisis of integrity, the kind that corrodes public trust slowly and leaves lasting damage long after the ministers responsible have quietly exited stage left. Indeed, in all my days I haven't seen a government at state or federal level as dodgy as this Tasmanian government. Let...”
- Bills: Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026; Second Reading (30 Jun 2026)
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“To be clear, I will support the Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026. Although I didn't support the original bill, the Online Safety Bill, legislating the media ban, we have it, it's real, and history can't be unwound. I want to make this law as good as it can be made because I care as much about the safety of our young people as...”
- Questions without Notice: Australia Post (25 Jun 2026)
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“My question is to the Minister for Communications. Minister, I've spoken to many post office licensees, and it's clear that Australia Post is running them out of business as it morphs into a parcel delivery service. This gels with the move away from perpetual licences and the revelation that the board supports reactivating licence buybacks. It also puts the recent closure of the West Hobart...”
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- Has spoken in 85 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 — email me whenever Andrew Wilkie speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 514 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)