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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 6h

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 11h

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 7d

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 8d

Black swans are a protected native species, and it’s appalling the Tas Gov still issue permits allowing them to be culled. I have written to Minister Pearce urging him to employ other measures that would safeguard these beautiful native birds #politas #auspol

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 19d

The closure of The Hobart Clinic will add to the enormous pressure on the Tassie mental health system. This is a very human story, and Laura Cini's account of her treatment there was a powerful testimony to the importance of the Clinic. #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 21d

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 21d

The Tasmanian Planning Commission’s scathing assessment of the proposed Mac Point Stadium must be the end of the matter. Only a foolish, selfish and grossly incompetent government and opposition would still try and build this scandalous dud. #politas #auspol

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Sep 4

A welcome change of tone from the Gov’t in response to my question about long-overdue whistleblower reforms today. While still avoiding saying when, at least the new Attorney-General is promising to move things along #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Australian Government paying hundreds of millions of dollars to Nauru to forcibly disappear migrants is immoral and illegal under international law, and outrageously expensive #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Federal FOI framework needs to be modernised to deal with unprecedented demand, AI etc. But any changes need to ensure we can all affordably exercise our fundamental right to access gov info #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Australian banks are turning a blind eye to harmful gambling behaviour. The tools exist to detect such harm so I can only assume it is wilful ignorance that’s holding them back. They must do better #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Govt’s shocker deportation bill is a direct attack on the right to due process, a shameful insight into the deterrence & punishment at the heart of Aust’s asylum seeker policy, as well as contempt for the courts. Aus should be better than this #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 28

I am heartened to hear that no conviction has been recorded against ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle. However, it should never have come to this because he should never have been charged for simply doing the right thing #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 27

This week, 58 organisations shared a joint statement calling on the Aus Gov to support a parliamentary review into arms exports. We must ensure our military goods aren’t enabling violations of international humanitarian law. #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today’s announcement on Centrelink debts is welcome but more is needed. It ignores key Robodebt Royal Commission recommendations & falls short of my Bill introduced this week. While the Gov takes small steps, Centrelink’s cruel debt recovery continues. #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 25

I was proud to second the Member for Ryan’s motion on the North West Shelf gas project today. Of course the Gov’t can’t be serious about climate change while it continues to approve and champion climate-wrecking coal and gas projects like this, and proponents like Woodside.

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s 2yrs since the Robodebt Royal Commission & we are yet to see the Fed Gov legislate to stop it happening again. Well, I’ve now done the work for them & urge the Gov to come to the table on these reforms. We cannot allow a repeat of this shameful part of Aus history #auspol

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Gov reaffirming salmon farming expansion in Mac Harbour shows appalling disregard for the natural environment. Obsessed with appeasing big business, they’d rather offer hollow apologies later for driving the Maugean skate to extinction than take real action now. #auspol #politas

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 11

Very welcome news that the Australian Government intends to recognise the state of Palestine next month. And entirely right that Hamas must play no part in it. But hostage release and ceasefire are still urgently needed. #politas #auspol

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today, we remember Hiroshima & on Saturday, Nagasaki. These are days to reflect on the horrors of nuclear weapons and commit to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. These weapons bring devastation & it's time to eliminate them. #nuclearban #auspol #politas @nuclearban.bsky.social

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