When fuel companies treat penalties as a parking fine, consumers lose. Labor is lifting fines and putting the ACCC on price-spike patrol. Fair competition means fairer prices at the pump. ⛽️https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_fuel_security_house_of_representatives_11_march_2026 #auspol
Labor is strengthening super to make it fairer from top to bottom. We’re boosting savings for over 1 million low-income workers while reducing tax breaks on super balances above $3m. Helping ordinary workers earn more, keep more and retire with more. #auspol
A randomised trial in Dubbo tested culturally relevant exam passages for school students. The result? The gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students halved. Evidence matters. https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_closing_the_gap_house_of_representatives_4_march_2026 #auspol #randomistas
Australians deserve a fair go at the bowser. We’re ramping up fuel price monitoring, doubling penalties to $100m for misconduct & working to keep supply flowing. Petrol prices may be volatile globally, but Australians shouldn’t be taken for a ride locally. Link in my profile. #auspol
Snow, speed, serious skill and a healthy disregard for gravity.❄️ Great catching up with Cooper Woods (moguls gold medallist), Danielle Scott (aerials silver medallist) & Alisa Camplin (team Chef de Mission). Australia’s Winter Olympians delivered the goods – often upside down.
The myth of innovation is the lone genius. The reality is the team. Great players & coaching, excellent facilities & clear rules. Enjoyed discussing how we can strengthen team innovation https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_how_should_australia_grow_its_tech_sector_charting_a_digital_future #auspol
From Wi-Fi and the stump-jump plough to the hills hoist and RaceCam, Australians have a long history of practical innovation. Enjoyed discussing on 2CC, along with fuel security & asylum for Iranian women footballers https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_2cc_radio_canberra_10_march_2026 #auspol
Joined Stephanie Borys to discuss fuel prices, stronger onshore reserves and why Australians don’t need to panic-buy. We’ve asked the ACCC to watch closely for any bowser price gouging. https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc_afternoon_briefing_9_march_2026 #auspol
A competitive economy depends on workers being able to move to better opportunities. Policies that support job mobility help ensure workers have the freedom to choose where they work. Learn more: https://www.andrewleigh.com/non-compete-reforms
International Women’s Day is about progress that makes a real difference. From investing over $4 billion to address gender-based violence, to expanding paid parental leave, boosting women’s health and driving the gender pay gap to a record low — building a more equal Australia. #IWD2026
Some non-compete clauses appear in surprising places. In a few cases, contracts have attempted to restrict workers from performing everyday tasks.
Learn more: https://www.andrewleigh.com/non-compete-reforms
Thousands of households have installed a home battery: bottling solar energy and bringing down their bills. #auspol
More than 3 million Australians are bound by non-compete clauses, contract terms that can restrict where someone works after leaving a job. We're banning non-competes for low and middle income earners #auspol
Canberrans are increasingly choosing to bottle sunshine. Around 4,500 ACT households now have home batteries – cutting bills and helping stabilise the grid. https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc_radio_canberra_5_march_2026 #auspol
Careful evaluation shows how to move the line. From school attendance to vaccination rates, randomised trials in Australia are helping show what improves outcomes for First Nations communities https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_closing_the_gap_house_of_representatives_4_march_2026 #auspol
One after another, medical practices are switching to become fully bulk-billing clinics. Because healthcare should be about your Medicare card, not your credit card. #auspol
Lights, camera, science! 🎬🔬
Pleased to support the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2026, bringing inspiring science stories to classrooms and communities this National Science Week. https://www.andrewleigh.com/media_release_lights_camera_science_funding_for_scinema_2026_4_march_2026
We can improve policy with the same approaches as medicine: try it, test it, learn from it. Randomised trials help govts see what really works. Proud of the work from Australian Centre for Evaluation https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_randomised_trials_house_of_representatives_3_march_2026 #auspol
From magazines to opportunity. The Women’s Workforce at The Big Issue turns practical work into powerful change, supporting women experiencing disadvantage and strengthening communities.
Across Australia, more than 250,000 households and businesses are storing their own solar power, cutting peak bills and strengthening the grid. #auspol
The March ‘Leigh Report’ spotlights giving, growth, gigabits and more.
Read it: https://mailchi.mp/australianlabor.com.au/breakthroughs-builds-and-bots-8133729?e=3fad5c1944
Subscribe: https://www.andrewleigh.com/splash (you’ll never get more than one email a month) #auspol
Terry de Luca has been a Clean Up Australia Day coordinator for over 25 years. Delighted to be part of his cleanup crew. #auspol #canberra
Powder in my hair, colour on my cheeks, grin on my face. Thank you to the Australia-Nepal Friendship Society for a spirited Holi Mela. A festival that makes our diversity feel tangible and beautifully messy. #auspol #canberra
Sixty years ago, Australia ditched pounds, shillings and pence. Today, the Mint celebrates with a $1 coin featuring a 6th kangaroo. Progress hops along.🦘 Speech: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_from_royals_to_roos_sixty_years_of_australia_s_decimal_journey_27_february_2026 #auspol
From the wheel to gene editing – we covered a fair bit of ground launching "The Shortest History of Innovation" at ANU. Thanks to Anna-Maria Arabia, Colin Steele, Tim Senden and Gavin Blake, who turned our words into cartoons. Read more in my bio.
Backing Australian charities: we’re setting a 6% minimum distribution rate for giving funds and making 34 more community charities eligible for tax-deductible donations. It’ll help more generosity flow where it’s needed most. Link to full release in my bio. #auspol
Innovation isn’t a lone-genius moment. It’s tinkering, teamwork and trade. Great to talk about The Shortest History of Innovation with Patricia Karvelas on ABC TV. Transcript: https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc_afternoon_briefing_23_february_2026
Running a franchise shouldn’t mean accepting a one-sided contract. We’ve launched consultation on extending unfair contract terms protections to all franchisees https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/media-releases/albanese-labor-government-moves-extend-unfair-contract #auspol
Discussing US tariffs with Patricia Karvelas: why free trade works, why Australia doesn’t retaliate, and why we’ll keep advocating for zero tariffs both ways. Transcript: https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc_afternoon_briefing_23_february_2026
Innovation thrives on great questions. Delighted Anna-Maria Arabia – one of Australia’s sharpest champions of science and ideas – will put me through my paces. Join us 6pm Thur ANU for Canberra launch of The Shortest History of Innovation https://www.anu.edu.au/events/meet-the-author-andrew-leigh-0
