Andrew Leigh

The competition watchdog has taken the unusual step of announcing an enforcement investigation into major fuel suppliers. Motorists deserve a fair go at the bowser – and if companies are found to be doing the wrong thing, they’ll face Labor’s increased penalties. andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc… #auspol

Breaking ground on Burgmann Anglican School’s new sports centre, supported by our government’s record investment in public and private schools across Australia.

My speech “The Best Charts Ever Drawn” has a graph showing odds of winning a baseball match. Matt Cowgill tells me he’s done the same for AFL. Wondering whether to stay till the final whistle or beat the traffic? An 18-point lead at 3/4 time means an 80-90% chance of victory andrewleigh.com/speech_the_bes…

Four experienced Federal Court judges are joining the Australian Competition Tribunal, strengthening scrutiny of major merger and competition decisions under the new regime. Strong institutions help deliver fairer markets and better outcomes for consumers and businesses. ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol

Last night’s APS Data Awards proved data isn’t just spreadsheets, it’s storytelling. From disease graphs to cinema stats, the best communicators make numbers stick. Thanks @ABS and congrats to the finalists. Speech:andrewleigh.com/speech_the_bes…

Teachers shape lives. Now Jess Teesdale, Labor’s new Member for Bass, is bringing her classroom energy – and a keen eye for birds – to parliament. Great chat about literacy, learning, local action and life beyond the blackboard. 🐦 #auspol

Serious allegations demand serious scrutiny. I welcome the ACCC’s decision to launch an enforcement investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in diesel supply. Regional Australians deserve transparency and the full protection of our competition laws. accc.gov.au/media-release/… #auspol

Celebrating charts that make sense of wars, pandemics, movie plots and cats. Speaking on ‘The Best Charts Ever Drawn’ at the APS Data Awards, I celebrated those who make data visible. andrewleigh.com/speech_the_bes… #auspol @absstats

A pleasure to spend time in inner south Brisbane with the exceptionally kind Renée Coffey MP, chatting with 80+ local charities and not-for-profits. Their work is at the heart of our communities. Their insights are vital to getting policy right. #reconnected #auspol

How will AI change the fundamentals of economics? In today's papers, Jacob Shteyman writes up my talk to the Economic Society. Read it in full here: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #ausecon

Spent a lively half hour on ABC Nightlife chatting with Philip Clark about ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ – from ancient sparks of ingenuity to the ideas shaping our future. Listen below: #auspol Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Si8xo… Apple👇 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dis…

Pleased to help welcome Denmark’s King and Queen to Parliament House. With Parliamentary Friends of Denmark now our largest country friendship group, Nordic diplomacy is clearly having a moment. #auspol

From skill-biased technical change to software agents negotiating on our behalf, AI is reshaping the foundations of modern economics. Honoured to deliver this year’s Ted Evans Lecture. andrewleigh.com/speech_rethink… #ausecon

Non-compete clauses act like sand in the gears of the economy. When workers cannot move between firms, innovation slows and wages can stagnate. Competitive labour markets help economies grow. #auspol

In Belconnen with @ClareONeilMP & @YvetteSBerry turning the sod on 315 social and affordable homes. This development backed by the Housing Australia Future Fund is delivering more homes close to transport, shops and schools #auspol

Another book from the master stats communicator contains plenty of fun facts and pithy observations. My favourite: base rate neglect is the problem that when you are looking for a needle in a haystack, most of what looks like needles will be hay. #auspolreaders

On the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we stand with Muslim Australians and against anti-Muslim hate. Every Australian deserves to live free from discrimination, intimidation and violence. Social cohesion is something we build together. #auspol

Every community has quiet heroes. If you know someone in Fenner aged 50+ who gives their time to help others, nominate them for the Everald Compton Community Champion Medal. Let’s recognise their contribution. Nominations close 14 April. Vote now: nationalseniors.com.au/stories/everal…

EOIs are now open for the 2025–26 Volunteer Grants for community organisations across Fenner. Grants of $1,000–$5,000 are available to support local volunteers. EOIs close 3 April. Guidelines & EOI form: linktr.ee/andrewleigh

On ABC radio's Rear Vision program: a wide-angle lens on the history of innovation (including "The Shortest History of Innovation") abc.net.au/listen/program…