A zippier economy: Lessons from the 1992 Hilmer Competition Reforms

A zippier economy: Lessons from the 1992 Hilmer Competition Reforms

On 17 October 2022, Andrew Leigh delivered a talk in the Sydney Ideas series – Sydney University’s flagship speech series. Here is a summary: “In October 1992, Prime Minister Paul Keating announced the establishment of a major independent inquiry into competition policy in Australia. Fred Hilmer’s review sparked the National Competition Policy reforms, which was followed by a surge in productivity. Thirty years on, Andrew Leigh will look at what lessons the Hilmer Review and National Competition Policy can teach us. After the worst decade of income growth in the post-war era, Leigh argues that it is vital to prioritise competition. Globally, regulators are actively looking at what Louis Brandeis famously called ‘the curse of bigness’, and considering how excessive market concentration might harm consumers, hurt workers, and reduce economic activity. A zippier economy requires more startups, more mobility, and more innovation.”

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Discussing ‘The Shortest History of Innovation’ on ABC Nightlife with Philip Clark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strong Communities, Strong Nation: What the Regions Teach Us

Strong Communities, Strong Nation: What the Regions Teach Us

On 8 October 2025, I spoke to the Regional Australia Institute National Summit at Parliament House. Text here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-regional-a...

13 Loka 202514min

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