Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations

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Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations episodes

March 06, 2018 Talking ‘Randomistas’ with Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast
My new book 'Randomistas: How radical researchers changed the world' has just been releaased.

I spoke with Fran Kelly about the power of randomised control trials to bypass prejudice and preconception.

For more information, visit https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/randomistas.
13 min
February 22, 2018 Max Corden - Lucky Boy in the Lucky Country
Max Corden is one of the world's preeminent economists. I was very pleased to be able to launch his autobiography Lucky Boy in the Lucky Country.

Details of Max's book are here.

11 min
February 21, 2018 Max Corden - Lucky Boy in the Lucky Country
Max Corden is one of the world's preeminent economists. I was very pleased to be able to launch his autobiography Lucky Boy in the Lucky Country.
Details of Max's book are here.
11 min
November 20, 2017 Halting the Havens
On 17 November 2017, I spoke to the petroleum industry’s biennial tax conference about Labor’s plans to crack down on the abuse of tax havens. You can read the full speech here.
24 min
November 06, 2017 2017 Fenner Lecture - Carola Vinuesa ‘Chasing the Cure - Adventures in Genetics’
The federal electorate that I represent is named after Frank Fenner, the legendary Australian National University scientist who helped vanquish smallpox.

In his honour, I host an annual ‘Fenner Lecture’ to promote science.

On Wednesday 1 November, world-renowned immunologist Carola Vinuesa presented the second Fenner Lecture on ‘Chasing the Cure – Adventures in Genetics'.
56 min
November 06, 2017 2017 Fenner Lecture - Carola Vinuesa 'Chasing the Cure - Adventures in Genetics'
The federal electorate that I represent is named after Frank Fenner, the legendary Australian National University scientist who helped vanquish smallpox.
In his honour, I host an annual ‘Fenner Lecture’ to promote science.
On Wednesday 1 November, world-renowned immunologist Carola Vinuesa presented the second Fenner Lecture on ‘Chasing the Cure – Adventures in Genetics'.
56 min
November 05, 2017 2017 Fenner Lecture - Carola Vinuesa 'Chasing the Cure - Adventures in Genetics'
The federal electorate that I represent is named after Frank Fenner, the legendary Australian National University scientist who helped vanquish smallpox.
In his honour, I host an annual ‘Fenner Lecture’ to promote science.
On Wednesday 1 November, world-renowned immunologist Carola Vinuesa presented the second Fenner Lecture on ‘Chasing the Cure – Adventures in Genetics'.
56 min
October 03, 2017 Discussing "Choosing Openness" with Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove
On 28 September 2017, I joined Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove for a discussion in Sydney about my new book, Choosing Openness.
This conversation is also available via the Lowy Institute's terrific podcast, hosted on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
57 min
October 03, 2017 Discussing “Choosing Openness” with Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove
On 28 September 2017, I joined Lowy Institute Executive Director Michael Fullilove for a discussion in Sydney about my new book, Choosing Openness.

This conversation is also available via the Lowy Institute's terrific podcast, hosted on Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
57 min
October 02, 2017 Launch of Choosing Openness
On 27 September 2017, my new book “Choosing Openness” was launched at the National Press Club in Canberra. Published by the Lowy Institute and Random House Australia, it discusses the rise of right-wing populism, and makes the case for Australia engaging with the world.
26 min

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This podcast features speeches and conversations with Andrew Leigh, the federal member for Fenner in the Australian Parliament. Andrew is an economist, author and triathlete. His website is…