Andrew Leigh

A progressive productivity agenda invests in individuals, infrastructure & institutions. My opinion piece today: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol #ausecon

The story of Australia is the story of Labor – and if you want progressive change, you need to join a party of government, not a party of protest. My federal political report to the ACT Labor conference: andrewleigh.com/speech_act_lab… #auspol @AustralianLabor

“Only the Labor Party enables outsiders to put their hands on the levers of power … My story is a road map for that possibility becoming a reality.” Read Julie-Ann Campbell’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“The working class are the people that we have been elected to represent, and, in my first speech, I make this commitment: I am here for us.” Read Rowan Holzberger’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“The professions of nursing and politics both require great commitment, honesty and a great sense of wanting to help people and communities.” Read Trish Cook’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“While hope is integral to us in our humanity, it is not enough only to hope for change; it must always be partnered with action.” Read Jess Teesdale’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“My brother and I were taught a lot of life lessons on the farm. First among them was to feed the animals before you feed yourself.” Read Rebecca White’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

Reforming non‑compete clauses is about encouraging aspiration, unlocking opportunity, lifting wages & making Australia’s economy more productive. Have your say👇ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol #ausecon

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“We have a privileged opportunity to recalibrate generational inequality and strengthen social cohesion.” Read Madonna Jarrett’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“In a strong community, curiosity builds bridges; judgment builds walls.” Read Jo Briskey’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“Parliament House was built beneath the feet of the people to remind us we serve the people, not the other way around.” Read Tom French’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“I found my voice, but not everyone does. For some kids and their families, the outcome is catastrophic and irreversible.” Read Claire Clutterham’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“Our democracy thrives only when people step off the sidelines, and that is what I'll fight for every day in this place.” Read David Moncrieff’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“I'm a proud Tamil Sri Lankan, Papua New Guinean Australian woman... raised by a Sri Lankan, Maltese and Italian village... I am the walking, talking embodiment of modern Australia.” Read Ash Ambihaipahar’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

“As governments, we need to be humble in recognising what we do and do not know and what we do and do not do well. We must test, learn and adapt.” Read Zhi Soon’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…

"Our job in this place is to rise to the moment, to face complexity with clarity, to govern not for the next news cycle but for the next generation.” Read Matt Gregg’s first speech: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/searc…