Andrew Wilkie
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 8 Nov 1961, Tamworth, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Parliaments | 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma of Management | |
| Bachelor of Arts | University of New South Wales |
| Graduate Diploma of Defence Studies |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Small business owner | 2008 – 2010 | |
| Writer | 2003 – 2008 | |
| Senior Transnational Issues Analyst | Office of National Assessments | 2002 – 2003 |
| Manager for Strategic Pursuits | Raytheon Australia | 2001 |
| Senior Strategic Analyst | Office of National Assessments | 2001 – 2002 |
| Manager for Training Solutions | Raytheon Australia | 2000 – 2001 |
| Served | Australian Army | 1980 – 2001 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Speaker's Panel | current |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privileges and Members' Interests House of Representatives Standing | Member | 1 Aug 2022 | current |
| Social Policy and Legal Affairs House of Representatives Standing | Supplementary member | 15 Mar 2021 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Environment and Energy House of Representatives Standing | Supplementary member | 3 Mar 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Australia Fund Establishment Joint Select | Member | 2 Oct 2014 | 25 Jun 2015 |
| Intelligence and Security Joint Statutory | Member | 18 Nov 2010 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Gambling Reform Joint Select | Chair from 27 Oct 2010 to 24 Jun 2013 | 21 Oct 2010 | 24 Jun 2013 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Clark | Independent | 48.88 | +3.34 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Clark | Independent | 45.54 | -4.51 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Clark | Independent | 50.05 | +6.02 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Denison | Independent | 44.07 | +5.99 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Denison | Independent | 38.08 | +16.82 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | Denison | Independent | 21.26 | +21.26 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | The Greens | 18.13 | Not elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state. A Senate row gives the whole group's share of the state's formal vote, since most Senate votes are cast for a group above the line.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Facilities | $50,030 | $24,204 | $39,480 | $37,320 |
| Office Administration | $35,321 | $17,789 | $54,665 | $41,122 |
| Employee Travel | $34,979 | $27,482 | $23,131 | $28,720 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $14,730 | $11,721 | $9,789 | $8,506 |
| Travel Allowance | $9,837 | $7,406 | $7,517 | $6,360 |
| Other Car Costs | $6,423 | $6,269 | $6,470 | $5,362 |
| Telecommunications | $1,298 | $452 | $978 | $1,623 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $404 | $2,193 | $1,495 |
| International Travel | $1,591 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 | $0 | $54 | $0 |
| Total | $154,208 | $95,726 | $144,276 | $130,507 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Clark | $66,886 | 55 | $116,624 |
| 2022 federal election | Clark | $72,705 | 54 | $103,301 |
| 2019 federal election | Clark | $23,257 | 52 | $98,770 |
| 2016 federal election | Denison | $98,460 | 175 | $137,825 |
| 2013 federal election | Denison | $109,141 | 192 | $137,326 |
| 2010 federal election | Denison | $28,091 | 82 | $35,924 |
| 2007 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | Nil return | ||
| Financial year | Donations | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $535 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | $11,411 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | $1,435 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | $25 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | $4,265 | 12 |
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
| Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ending Online Wagering on Greyhound Racing) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
| Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Responding to Robodebt) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 200 divisions
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Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.