by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Andrew Wilkie: Our final speaker is Senator Jacqui Lambie. Before politics, Jacqui of course was a soldier in the Australian Regular Army for almost 11 years but famously was elected to the Australian Parliament under the Palmer United Party banner in 2013, but soon...
by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Andrew Wilkie: Our next speaker is Kristie Johnston. Kristie has been in public life for some time now, having first been elected to Glenorchy City Council in 2011. But it was in 2014 that Kristie really made a name for herself when she was elected Glenorchy Mayor...
by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Andrew Wilkie: Our next speaker is Craig Garland. Now, Craig is a fisherman and a passionate environmentalist. He was elected as the independent member for Braddon in the House of Assembly in 2024. Now, although I understand Craig does now possess a suit,...
by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Andrew Wilkie: The next speaker is Richard Flanagan. Richard is obviously one of Tasmania’s leading intellectuals and, according to The Economist, is considered by many to be the finest Australian novelist of his generation. Indeed, his novels are published in...
by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Andrew Wilkie: Vica Bayley is of course one of Tasmania’s leading environmental activists and has been for many, many years. In 2023 he was elected on a count back to the House of Assembly following the resignation of Cassie O’Connor and Vica was...
by Our Place | February 25, 2025
Yes, I’m Andrew Wilkie, and I’m the master of ceremonies for this event. I’m also, of course, the independent federal member for the Electorate of Clark. Now, I warn you, I’m going to be running a very tight ship. We only have until 1:00, and...
