Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations
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AI for the Underdog
On 6 May 2026, I spoke at a Deakin University event on AI for small business. The full speech is available at…
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:…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
Repairing Competition
On 17 October 2025, I spoke at the Australian Repair Summit in Canberra on the right to repair. Transcript:…
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
Strong Communities, Strong Nation: What the Regions Teach Us
On 8 October 2025, I spoke to the Regional Australia Institute National Summit at Parliament House. Text here:…
Degrees of Growth: How Universities Help Drive Productivity
On 8 October 2025, I spoke at a Group of Eight dialogue on “Leveraging Research and Innovation to Turbocharge Productivity”. The text is available here:…
The Politics of Abundance and the Perils of Zero-Sum Thinking
On 24 September 2025, I spoke at the Australian National University on new research about the dangers of zero-sum thinking. The speech transcript is here:…
Startups for Growth
Description: On 17 September 2025, I spoke to the Ecosystem Startup leaders lunch at UTS Startups, Sydney on the topic of “Startups for Growth”. A transcript is available…
The Great Unbinding: Non-Competes, Freedom and the Future of Competition
On 16 September 2025, I spoke at the Sydney Institute, discussing how scrapping non-compete clauses for most workers is good for freedom and fairness. Read the full speech:…
Fair Work in the Age of AI
On 3 September 2025, I spoke on “Fair Work in the Age of AI” at the ACTU’s Seizing the Opportunities of AI While Protecting the Fair Go Symposium in Canberra. The transcript is available…
Open Trade: Australia’s Strength
On 8 August 2025, I spoke at the Asialink Leaders Summit in Canberra on the value of free trade to Australia, and the case against tariffs. Transcript:…
Launching “Heads and Tales”, a history of coins
On 6 August 2025, I launched Granville Allen Mawer’s delightful book “Heads and Tales” at the Royal Australian Mint. The text of the speech is available at:…
Government as a Learning Machine: Using Randomised Trials to Improve Productivity
On 29 July 2025, I spoke at the AFR Government Services Summit on the topic “Government as a Learning Machine: Using Randomised Trials to Improve Productivity”. The speech transcript is available at:…
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Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations has published 100 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Government, News.
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