Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations

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Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations episodes

May 01 Mobility Is a Productivity Policy
On 24 April 2026, I opened the Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility Workshop at the Australian National University.

The full speech is available here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_mobility_is_a_productivity_policy_24_april_2026
24 min
April 21 Bequests, Belonging and the Long Future
On 21 April 2026, I opened the CPA Australia Profit for Purpose Conference with a keynote address "Bequests, belonging and the long future".
The full speech is here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-cpa-australia-profit-purpose-conference-2026-melbourne
29 min
March 27 Rethinking Economic Foundations in an AI World
On 17 March 2026, I had the honour of delivering the Ted Evans Lecture in Brisbane, on the topic “Rethinking economic foundations in an AI world”.
The full speech is available on the Treasury website: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/ted-evans-lecture-brisbane
44 min
March 17 Discussing ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ on ABC Nightlife with Philip Clark
On 3 March 2026, I discussed my new book "The Shortest History of Innovation" with presenter Philip Clark on the ABC Sydney Radio program, Nightlife.
You can find more about Nightlife on their website.
21 min
March 10 Discussing ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ with Anna-Maria Arabia in Canberra
On 26 February 2026, I joined the Chief Executive at the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, to discuss ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ at the Australian National University.
The event was part of the ANU’s Meet the Author series, coordinated by Colin Steele.
The vote of thanks was given by Professor Tim Senden, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities).
1 hr
February 20 Discussing "The Shortest History of Innovation" on ABC Conversations
On 20 February 2026, I discussed my new book "The Shortest History of Innovation" with the wonderfully erudite Richard Fidler on ABC Conversations. You can find more about ABC Conversations on their website.
53 min
November 05, 2025 The Power of Proximity
On 30 October 2025, I spoke to an Committee for Capital Cities event in Parliament House about cities and productivity.
Read the speech here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-committee-capital-cities-event-future-cities-ambition
13 min
October 30, 2025 Opening Doors: How Non-Compete Reform Will Unlock Australia’s Talent
On 28 October 2025, I spoke to an event in Parliament House about our reforms to non-compete clauses.

You can read the speech here:https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_opening_doors_how_non_compete_reform_will_unlock_australia_s_talent_28_october_2025
17 min
October 17, 2025 Repairing Competition
On 17 October 2025, I spoke at the Australian Repair Summit in Canberra on the right to repair.
Transcript: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-australian-repair-summit-canberra

16 min
October 16, 2025 The Force of Truth: Gandhi’s Impact on Australia
On 15 October 2025, I spoke about Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on Australia.
Transcript here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_the_force_of_truth_gandhi_s_impact_on_australia_15_october_2025
17 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…