The Coalition loved talking about red tape. They just forgot to cut it. We’re removing outdated barriers across state borders, from bike helmets to prefab housing and truck permits, so businesses can spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time getting things done #auspol

My speech on AI and human connection is now a podcast. Listen alone, preferably while walking to meet an actual human being.
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/LT2G50ZW8Kh
Spotify: https://ow.ly/20EC50ZW8Ki
#auspol #ai

Migrants aren’t just mouths to feed. They’re muscles to build and minds to inspire.

Nearly half our nurses and more than half our doctors were born overseas. Yet the Coalition wants to slash migration to chase One Nation votes, putting hospitals, aged care and home building at risk. #auspol

Medicine uses randomised trials to find out what works. Government could use a larger dose.

From jobseeker requirements to charity reminders, small experiments can make public services better. https://ow.ly/TJAV50ZVIcu #auspol #randomistas

64% of Australians believe we’re growing more disconnected, according to Essential. That’s why our government is backing charities to help build a reconnected Australia. https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-national-press-club-canberra #reconnected #auspol

Working holidaymakers make an important contribution, particularly in regional Australia.

We’re refining the system so it continues to support farmers and regional employers, while keeping migration settings sustainable and well targeted. https://ow.ly/jYgI50ZVcYz #auspol

A little local competition on the Mt Majura reps. #auspolrunners

Nearly a quarter of young Australians sometimes prefer to hang out with an AI, and nearly one tenth have opted for an AI lover.

As AI grows more capable, we should make sure it strengthens human connection rather than replacing it.

My speech: https://ow.ly/BSuk50ZVcWf #auspol #AI

"The Coalition is swinging a wrecking ball through the economy in a desperate chase for One Nation votes.

They’re going to learn the hard way: you can’t out-One Nation One Nation. https://ow.ly/JcoV50ZVcC5 #auspol

Turns out that locking up talent can lock down innovation. Labor's reforms would ban non-competes for most Australian workers, letting people move and ideas circulate. Will the Coalition support the proposed changes? https://doi.org/10.1257/app.20240804 #ausecon

No more nasty surprise at the checkout.

We’ve scrapped card surcharges, while cutting the credit-card interchange fee cap from 0.8% to 0.3%.

More transparent prices for consumers. Lower payment costs for businesses. https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_2cc_radio_canberra_6_october_2026 #auspol

A visit to the parliamentary beehives.

Democracy needs cross-pollination. So does the garden. 🐝 #auspol

This month’s modestly named “Leigh Report” covers everything from smarter government to electric trucks, plus a bevy of upcoming events.
Read it: https://mailchi.mp/australianlabor.com.au/the-leigh-report-8135042?e=0e4789320e
Subscribe: https://www.andrewleigh.com/splash?splash=1 #auspol

I'm joining Franciscan philosopher Father Paolo Benanti and moderator Corrie McLeod at the National Press Club to discuss the values that should guide artificial intelligence, and how it can serve human wellbeing. RSVP https://npc.org.au/events/father-paolo-benanti-and-the-hon-dr-andrew-leigh-mp