Andrew Leigh

William Hovell helped open up inland routes. Today, the road bearing his name is getting the upgrade Canberra’s north-west needs: two lanes each way, safer intersections, a cycle & walking path and wildlife crossings. andrewleigh.com/media_release_… #canberra

On 10 June, I’ll address the National Press Club on rebuilding trust in Australia. Trust is built close to home: through charities, community groups, local fundraisers and the volunteers who show up. It’s how we back the organisations that bring Australians together. Tickets: npc.org.au/events/the-hon…

A gritty novel about rock climbing, poverty, and the hard parallels between scaling a cliff and climbing out of hardship. Its surest hold is Tamma and Dan: two central characters who crackle with life. #auspolreaders

When employers collude, workers pay. That’s why we’re banning wage-fixing and backing a fairer labour market. My New Daily oped: thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2026/0… #auspol

One for #Canberra lovers of classical music. Paul Hubbard has used AI to collate hundreds of concert programs. Find out what's upcoming, which pieces are most commonly performed, and more. openconcert.org

A book packed with stories and wisdom, from someone who's enjoyed careers as a professional musician, a thinktank leader and a university leader. #auspolreaders

What happens when AI starts reshaping identity, work, education & creativity? At 6pm on Wed 10 June, join Anna Goldsworthy and me at ANU for a conversation on her new Quarterly Essay, 'The God We Made'. RSVP: anu.edu.au/events/meet-th…

Charities are the stitching in our social fabric: a meal, a mentor, a lift, a listening ear. Thanks to Senator Carol Brown for bringing Hobart charities together. #auspol #reconnected

Now available for your listening pleasure: 💡From Clever to Competitive – keynote to the AgileAus conference 💡The Diffusion Dividend – speech to the Chifley Institute conference Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/and… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2xvWujwfS…

When a tractor breaks down at harvest, every hour counts. Expanding Right to Repair means farmers get more choice and faster access to repairs. Good for regional workshops, good for productivity, good for farmers. ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol

Linked data helps governments move from hunches to evidence. When researchers can safely connect data on health, education, work and housing, we learn which policies genuinely change lives. andrewleigh.com/speech_linking… #auspol

Over the past decade, Hamlet cafe in Hobart has supported hundreds of people with disability and neurodivergence into training and jobs. Inspiring to catch up with the team today. #auspol #reconnected

It’s a big topic for an economics lecture: the risk that humanity’s future ends. My Giblin Lecture is on “The Economics of Human Extinction”. From AI to engineered pandemics, economics has more to say about keeping the future open. andrewleigh.com/speech_the_eco… #ausecon

Tasmania’s great economist Lyndhurst Giblin understood that economics is about more than profits. On ABC Hobart this morning, I spoke about productivity, housing reform, supermarket competition and why humanity should pay more attention to extinction risk from rogue AI and bioterrorism. andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc… #ausecon #auspol

Apologies for posting watermarked photos earlier - here’s the real deal. x.com/ALeighMP/statu…

UTA100: 100km, 4000m of elevation, a few thousand stairs, and fabulous volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a terrific event. Finished in 15hrs. #auspolrunners

UTA100: 100km, 4000m of elevation, a few thousand stairs, and fabulous volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a terrific event. Finished in 15hrs. #auspolrunners

Our budget helps small business invest and innovate: a permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off, permanent loss carry-back, and R&D incentives to boost research by new start-ups. #ausecon #auspol

In today’s SMH & Age, the ever-erudite Shane Wright previews my Giblin Lecture on the cheery topic of “The Economics of Human Extinction” smh.com.au/politics/feder… #ausecon

Australia needs an economy where ideas travel faster and competition runs harder. Our budget backs research and development, and helps more companies adopt innovation. #ausecon #auspol

From monopolies to migration, AI to charities, randomised trials to TV shows – my 4th Reddit AMA covered plenty of ground. Watch it here: youtu.be/PqzGT1BDVJk #auspol #ausecon