Andrew Wilkie

Andrew Wilkie is an Australian independent politician serving as the Member of the House of Representatives for the Division of Clark. A former infantry officer and intelligence analyst, he gained national prominence in 2003 for resigning from the Office of National Assessments in protest against the Howard government's justification for the Iraq War. Since his election to federal parliament in 2010, Wilkie has focused on issues such as gambling reform, government transparency, and the rights of asylum seekers. He maintains a reputation as a principled independent who evaluates legislation on its merits rather than through party alignment.