Andrew Leigh
@ALeighMP
Labor MP in the Australian Parliament. Dad of 3. Economist. Triathlete. Author of 'The Shortest History of Economics', ‘Randomistas’, ‘Reconnected’ and more.
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In 1922, my grandfather Roly Stebbins was born in a tent. A century on, too many still sleep rough. In addition to what we're doing as a govt, I’m sleeping out to raise money for @VinniesAustralia homelessness services. If you can afford it, please donate: ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/an…
'whatever their causes, wars are usually won by the side with the most economic resources': Ross Gittins's incisive SMH/Age review of 'The Shortest History of Economics' theage.com.au/business/the-e… #auspol Ross Gittins
Get your copy: blackincbooks.com.au/books/shortest… Black Inc. #ausecon
When it came to curing scurvy, everyone had their own theory. It took a randomised trial to find the answer & save thousands of lives. Our latest #InequalityBites episode 👇 #randomistas #auspol
In an ANZAC Day op-ed, Matt Thistlethwaite tells the remarkable story of swimmer Cecil Healy, the only Australian gold medallist to die on the battlefield: minister.defence.gov.au/statements/202…
The US plans to ban all non-compete clauses: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…
As my McKell speech noted, non-competes are a big issue here too: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr…
Our consultation closes 31 May: treasury.gov.au/consultation/c…
After that, we'll announce what action we're taking. #auspol
How monopoly power can increase #inequality : a writeup of the research done by JohnQuiggin & Flavio Menezes #auspol #ausecon abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…
We're rolling out new community batteries to Canberra, sparking a powerful connection between sustainable power and social capital minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-re… #auspol Chris Bowen Andrew Barr MLA Alicia Payne MP David Smith
Another remarkable group of young men and women, working to #runsweatinspire for all Australians.