Andrew Leigh

Labor MP in the Australian Parliament. Dad of 3. Economist. Triathlete. Author of 'The Shortest History of Innovation', ‘Randomistas’, ‘Reconnected’ and more.

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After a decade of Coalition inaction, Labor’s new laws will crack down on subscription traps, drip pricing and unfair trading practices. Consumer advocates said: make unfair illegal. We did.

[Andrew Leigh @ALeighMP]

Today we honour the Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations around the world.

We remember their service and sacrifice, and the families and communities forever changed by war.

Lest we forget.

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Marion Scrymgour was Australia's first Aboriginal woman government minister. She’s my latest guest on the Good Life podcast.
Apple Podcast: https://t.co/BOp8JPlJku
Spotify: https://t.co/IHX6hOcO2i

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Dance, music, stalls and sweets. A wonderful Diwali Mela at Gungahlin Town Park. Thanks to the Canberra India Council for bringing the Festival of Lights to life.

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AI could narrow the gap between junior and senior workers, while widening the gap between workers and owners of capital. My new piece for Social Europe. https://t.co/0HNGNjX9lH

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I reckon my speech on evidence-based policymaking is worth a listen. But that's just anecdotal evidence, and the speech explains why you shouldn't trust it.

Audio now on the podcast: https://t.co/RhfsiHS4ik

Or if you prefer reading: https://t.co/dxJKainbCc #randomistas

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E-bikes are great for getting around. But motorbikes with pedals are another story. Labor will set national safety standards to keep riders and pedestrians safe. https://t.co/3D9v3bxzvF #auspol

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In a randomised trial, software developers using AI took 19% longer to complete tasks. Yet they believed AI had made them 20% faster.

At the ‘Evidence in Action’ event, I argued for a government that tests what works, and saves money by learning from the results. https://t.co/mgL3dIXaY8 #randomistas

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An e-bike should be a bicycle with a boost, not a motorbike in disguise. We've funded the competition watchdog to develop a national e-bike safety standards. Safer bikes mean fewer injuries. https://t.co/DOSiKqAAf2 #auspol

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New on the Good Life podcast: Marion Scrymgour on Tiwi Wisdom and Moral Courage
Apple Podcast: https://t.co/BOp8JPlJku
Spotify: https://t.co/IHX6hOcO2i #auspol

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You asked, I answered!

Thanks to everyone who took part in my latest Reddit AMA. We covered everything from productivity and competition to tax, politics and more.

This time, I answered your questions on video. Watch the full AMA here 👇

https://t.co/1DRnP8uUat

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In The Shortest History of Innovation, I argue that great ideas flourish through tinkering, teamwork and the trade in ideas. At the Canberra Innovation Network showcase, we debated how to make the national capital an even better place to turn bright ideas into successful startups. #ausecon

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More bulk billing. Less money out of your pocket. 50% of all Australian GP practices now bulk bill every patient, up from 30% a year ago. That's real cost-of-living relief. #auspol

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Global oil prices are pushing up inflation around the world. Labor has made $180 billion in savings while investing in productivity reforms to build a stronger economy. Good to discuss with Leon Delaney on 2CC. https://t.co/Z9oUZE3Q5d #auspol

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Cutting the health budget won't bring down global oil prices.
Good economic management means spending wisely and investing in productivity.
Labor's latest reforms are estimated to boost GDP by $13 billion a year, equivalent to more than $1,000 per Australian household. #auspol

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The November Leigh Report is out, covering anger, AI, democracy and more.
Read it: https://t.co/plEQit7zEF
Subscribe: https://t.co/eQRaukMWjy (you’ll never get more than one email a month) #auspol

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Petrol prices have surged nearly 25% over the past year, driven by the war in the Middle East.
Global events are putting pressure on Australian households. That's why we're managing the budget responsibly while working to make our economy more productive and resilient. #auspol

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Imagine Australia under a Liberal–National–One Nation government.

Lower minimum wages. Higher student debt. Dearer medicines.

Their answer to the cost-of-living squeeze? Squeeze harder. https://t.co/hyWzldNJIS #auspol

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The overlap between people interested in ultrarunning and anthropology may not be very big, but if you're in that intersection of the Venn diagram, you'll love this book. #auspolreaders

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The Coalition talks about freedom. Labor delivers it.

We’re banning non-compete clauses for workers earning under $190,100, freeing Australians to take better jobs. https://t.co/hyWzldNJIS #auspol