The Dignity of Labour - In Conversation with Jon Cruddas

The Dignity of Labour - In Conversation with Jon Cruddas

Does work give our lives purpose, meaning and status? Or is it a tedious necessity soon to be abolished by automation, leaving humans free to enjoy a life of leisure and basic income? Jon Cruddas' essential book tackles these fundamental questions for our economy and society. Join me as I discuss with Jon his theory about the role of work in social democratic parties such as the British Labour Party and the Australian Labor Party. You can find out more about The Dignity of Labour here.

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The Progressive Productivity Agenda

The Progressive Productivity Agenda

On 25 June 2025, I spoke at a McKell Institute event in Sydney, setting out the Progressive Productivity Agenda. A transcript is available here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leig...

26 Jun 202532min

The Abundance Agenda for Australia

The Abundance Agenda for Australia

On 3 June 2025, I gave a speech at the Chifley Research Centre in Melbourne titled “The Abundance Agenda for Australia”. The transcript is available here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/a...

4 Jun 202538min

Molten Ambitions: Building a Low-Carbon Future, One Tonne at a Time

Molten Ambitions: Building a Low-Carbon Future, One Tonne at a Time

On 26 May 2025, I launched the Superpower Institute’s report “A Green Iron Plan for Australia”. The text of the speech is here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/molten_ambitions_building_a_low_carbon_futur...

27 Mai 202511min

Stronger Together: How Co-operatives Build a Fairer Economy

Stronger Together: How Co-operatives Build a Fairer Economy

On 20 March 2025, I delivered an opening address at the Co-Op Federation Assembly titled “Stronger Together: How Co-operatives Build a Fairer Economy”. Transcript: https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech_s...

23 Mar 202512min

The Least of These: Dignity, Justice, and the Fight Against Inequality

The Least of These: Dignity, Justice, and the Fight Against Inequality

On 19 March, I spoke to the Catholic Social Services Australia Conference on the topic “The Least of These: Dignity, Justice, and the Fight Against Inequality“.  Transcript: https://ministers.treasury...

22 Mar 202517min

From Monopoly to Lego: Building a More Competitive Economy From the Ground Up

From Monopoly to Lego: Building a More Competitive Economy From the Ground Up

On 19 March 2025, I spoke at a Corones’ Law Competition Reform event on the topic “From Monopoly to Lego: Building a More Competitive Economy From the Ground Up”. Transcript: https://ministers.treasur...

21 Mar 202517min

Understanding Evidence: Can we face the truth about the truth? – 2025 Fenner Lecture with Brian Schmidt

Understanding Evidence: Can we face the truth about the truth? – 2025 Fenner Lecture with Brian Schmidt

Every year I host the Fenner Lecture to encourage more young Canberrans to get excited by a career in science. 2025's lecture is titled, "Understanding Evidence: Can we face the truth about the truth?...

19 Mar 202556min

Why Competition Reform Is More Fun Than It Looks and More Significant Than You Thought

Why Competition Reform Is More Fun Than It Looks and More Significant Than You Thought

On 11 March 2025, I spoke to the Economic Society of Australia WA Branch’s ‘Economics on the Swan’ speaker series on ‘Why Competition Reform Is More Fun Than It Looks and More Significant Than You Tho...

17 Mar 202523min

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