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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Building Community and Building Evidence: 15 Years of the Centre For Social Impact

Building Community and Building Evidence: 15 Years of the Centre For Social Impact

On 16 August 2023, I spoke at the 15th anniversary celebration for the Centre for Social Impact in Sydney. The text of the speech is available here: https://www.andrewleigh.com/building_community_and_...

20 Aug 202310min

A More Competitive Labor Party

A More Competitive Labor Party

On 19 July 2023, I spoke to a Per Capita John Cain lunch on the topic of factionalism in the Labor Party. I argued that factional power is at an all-time high, and that it is important for the health ...

21 Jul 202335min

Emma Johnston’s Fenner Lecture – The Future of Our Oceans

Emma Johnston’s Fenner Lecture – The Future of Our Oceans

On 7 June 2023, Sydney University marine ecologist Professor Emma Johnston delivered the Fenner Lecture, on the topic of “The Future of Our Oceans”

14 Jun 202345min

Better Evaluation Builds a Stronger Public Service: The Australian Centre for Evaluation

Better Evaluation Builds a Stronger Public Service: The Australian Centre for Evaluation

On 7 June 2023, I spoke to Roland Wilson Scholars at the Australian National University about randomised trials, and the new Australian Centre for Evaluation. The text of the speech is available here:...

7 Jun 202323min

Leadership in an Age of Distraction

Leadership in an Age of Distraction

On 5 June 2023, I spoke with Kilfinan leaders and mentors, a group comprising people from the charity and business sectors, about the potential for technological distraction to reduce productivity and...

7 Jun 202319min

Choosing Openness, Yonsei University, Korea

Choosing Openness, Yonsei University, Korea

On 2 May 2023, I spoke at Yonsei University in Seoul on the topic ‘Choosing openness: How regional partnerships boost economic dynamism’. The full text of the speech is available at https://ministers....

8 Mai 202330min

Fair Play, Fair Competition & Economic Dynamism

Fair Play, Fair Competition & Economic Dynamism

On 5 April 2023, I delivered a short speech at the National Small Business Summit on the role of fairness in competition laws. The full transcript is here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/...

6 Apr 202313min

Digital Competition and Economic Dynamism

Digital Competition and Economic Dynamism

On 17 March 2023, I addressed a conference at Monash University Business School on the theme of ‘Opportunities and challenges of the digital revolution’. The full speech text is available here: https:...

20 Mar 202322min

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