Rethinking Economic Foundations in an AI World
On 17 March 2026, I had the honour of delivering the Ted Evans Lecture in Brisbane, on the topic “Rethinking economic foundations in an AI world”. The full speech is available on the Treasury website:...
27 Maalis 43min
Discussing ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ on ABC Nightlife with Philip Clark
On 3 March 2026, I discussed my new book "The Shortest History of Innovation" with presenter Philip Clark on the ABC Sydney Radio program, Nightlife. You can find more about Nightlife on their website...
17 Maalis 20min
Discussing ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ with Anna-Maria Arabia in Canberra
On 26 February 2026, I joined the Chief Executive at the Australian Academy of Science, Anna-Maria Arabia, to discuss ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ at the Australian National University. The ev...
10 Maalis 59min
Discussing "The Shortest History of Innovation" on ABC Conversations
On 20 February 2026, I discussed my new book "The Shortest History of Innovation" with the wonderfully erudite Richard Fidler on ABC Conversations. You can find more about ABC Conversations on their w...
20 Helmi 52min
The Power of Proximity
On 30 October 2025, I spoke to an Committee for Capital Cities event in Parliament House about cities and productivity. Read the speech here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2...
5 Marras 202512min
Opening Doors: How Non-Compete Reform Will Unlock Australia’s Talent
On 28 October 2025, I spoke to an event in Parliament House about our reforms to non-compete clauses. You can read the speech here:https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_opening_doors_how_non_compete_re...
30 Loka 202516min
Repairing Competition
On 17 October 2025, I spoke at the Australian Repair Summit in Canberra on the right to repair. Transcript: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-australian-re...
17 Loka 202515min
The Force of Truth: Gandhi’s Impact on Australia
On 15 October 2025, I spoke about Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on Australia. Transcript here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_the_force_of_truth_gandhi_s_impact_on_australia_15_october_2025
16 Loka 202516min
