Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations

Discussing Politics and Economics with Craig Emerson

On 8 Nov 2013, I joined former Cabinet Minister Craig Emerson on 'Emmo Forum' to discuss philosophical values, society, public policy, politics and economics.

In Conversation with Clare Wright about Eureka Women

On 5 Nov 2013, I joined Clare Wright in Canberra for a discussion about her latest book - The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka - which looks at the pivotal role that women played on the Victorian goldfields.

Labor and Liberalism

On 5 Dec 2012, I spoke at think tank Per Capita's Reform Agenda Series, arguing that Labor is a party of both egalitarianism and liberalism.

The Naked Truth - Media and Politics in the Digital Age

On 1 Aug 2012, I gave the inaugural 'Challenge Your Mind' lecture at the University of Canberra, discussing the technological changes that have impacted on the Australian media, and how we can build a stronger public conversation.

What Do We Eat After the Low Hanging Fruit? A Brief Economic History of Australia

On 18 May 2012, I spoke at the McKell Institute in Sydney, discussing Australian economic history, with some ideas for the future.

Five Science Breakthroughs That Could Change Politics

On 18 April 2012, I spoke to students at the University of Sydney on the topic of "Five Science Breakthroughs that Could Change Politics". ABC Science Show presenter Robin Williams liked the talk, so I reprised it for Ockham's Razor.

How Did Australia Become Disconnected?

On 28 March 2012, I spoke at the Battle of Big Thinking in Sydney's Carriage Works about the collapse and (hopefully) revival of Australian civic life, drawing on the ideas in my 2010 book "Disconnected".

Fragile States and Agile Aid

On 18 May 2011, I spoke at the Lowy Institute about Australia's aid program, arguing that aid has the potential to make the world a better place, and that Australia's development assistance program should focus on our comparative advantages.

First Speech to Parliament

On 18 Oct 2010, I gave my first speech to parliament, telling my personal story, and discussing some of the things I hope to achieve in parliament.

Canberra is the Best City in Australia

On 3 Oct 2010, shortly after being elected to federal parliament, I spoke at the Sydney Opera House's "Festival of Dangerous Ideas". My dangerous idea was 'That Canberra is the Best City in Australia".