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Greyhound Ban must pass Tasmanian Parliament

Andrew delivered a speech highlighting the need for the Tasmanian Legislative Council to pass the greyhound racing ban and finally end the cruel, unpopular and outdated industry.

Highlights

Reducing secrecy offences is good, but must be bolstered by better whistleblower protection

Andrew moved motion on the Government’s Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Repealing Offences) Bill 2026 calling for the Government to finally progress comprehensive whistleblower reforms and public interest journalism protections. You can…

Speech Integrity Wednesday 13 May

Finally a Federal Government is having a crack

It’s heartening to see that a Federal Government is finally having a crack at difficult reform. For too long, Canberra has been deadlocked by policy timidity and a political culture…

Media release Budget Wednesday 13 May

Government abandons the public interest deciding instead to kowtow to gambling, media & sport interests

Well it took the Federal Government more than a thousand days to respond to the Murphy gambling report, and all we’ll get from the 31 recommendations is three partially implemented…

Media release Gambling Wednesday 13 May

A statement on Nyrstar

I was deeply concerned to learn last night that the Government’s support package for Nyrstar is in jeopardy. The Hobart zinc works employs around 500 local workers and supports numerous…

Media release Employment Friday 1 May

100% Independent

I’m an independent MP and don’t favour any political party. I decide every issue on its merits by taking into account the evidence, views of the community and my conscience.