Labor MP in the Australian Parliament. Dad of 3. Economist. Triathlete. Author of 'The Shortest History of Economics', ‘Randomistas’, ‘Reconnected’ and more.
Joined June 2011
- Tweets 18,756
- Following 648
- Followers 56,153
- Likes 8,007
8,419 Photos and videos
What a start for the Socceroos. A 2-0 World Cup win over Türkiye, with two cracking goals and a defence that refused to crack. Congrats to the team and every Aussie fan cheering them on.
5
5
74
1,175
Drawing on what's worked overseas, and the thoughtful centrism of the Smart Energy Council, this 86-page book is packed with practical ideas about how to "build a broader coalition in support of climate action" #auspolreaders
33
9
20
3,636
Cool Canberra morning for a @DickTelford intervals session: 2 x 1km, 2 x 2km, 1 x 1km, then a cheeky 2 x 200m to finish. #auspolrunners
8
1
18
1,567
ArtSound FM is holding its annual Radiothon, supporting Canberra’s volunteer-powered community radio station.
Donors of $50 or more this week go into the weekly prize draw, which includes a signed copy of The Shortest History of Innovation.
You can support the Radiothon here: artsound.fm
5
2
564
Jun 13
A love affair that spans generations, set in the final years of East German communism. My favourite lines: "Dad, he's 10 years older" / "That's not so bad" / "No, I mean 10 years older than you". #auspolreaders
2
3
746
Jun 13
"Not tonight, darling, I'm on Facebook". A new economic study finds that the diffusion of the iPhone explains one-third to one-half of the US fertility decline nber.org/papers/w35310
16
4
18
2,183
Jun 13
Chuffed to have “The Shortest History of Innovation” included in the SMH/Age list of your favourite journalists’ favourite books smh.com.au/culture/books/you… #auspolreaders
2
8
837
Jun 12
Democracy is a contact sport. We build trust when Australians meet face-to-face, volunteer, join, serve and work across difference.
Discussed charities, housing and One Nation’s grievance politics with Trudy McIntosh on Sky News. andrewleigh.com/transcript_s… #auspol
41
12
30
2,118
Jun 10
I’m taking on 3,307 push-ups over 24 days for the Push-Up Challenge, raising awareness and funds for better mental health. To support charities such as Lifeline and headspace, you can donate here: thepushupchallenge.com.au/fu…
160
18
131
9,800
Jun 10
At the National Press Club today, I spoke about rebuilding trust in Australian civic life.
Our government is backing charities to bring people together and speak up for their communities.
The goal: to make Australia a country of joiners again.
andrewleigh.com/speech-rebui… #auspol
520
73
277
26,504
Jun 9
Thanks to Prachar Stegemann and the Sri Chinmoy volunteers for putting on the King’s Birthday half marathon. Splendid course, cheery volunteers, and properly cracking running weather. #auspolrunners
4
4
37
1,996
Jun 8
Blood donation is an easy way to help others. Australia needs three blood donations every minute, so if you’re eligible, please consider booking in: lifeblood.com.au/
56
19
129
6,470
Jun 7
Spanning the two Koreas, Japan and the US, this is a big story about migrants trying to fit in, families being torn apart, and the journey home. #auspolreaders
6
3
7
1,543
Jun 6
Born in Australia, Ross did a stint as a UK MP (which is where I came to know him), and then spent nine years as a judge. This book covers a topic that's rarely discussed, but enormously important. #auspolreaders
7
1
7
1,449
Jun 6
Migrants aren’t just mouths to feed. They’re muscles to build and minds to inspire.
From construction sites to hospitals, aged care to research labs, migrants help make Australia stronger, smarter and more prosperous. andrewleigh.com/sky_news_aus… #auspol
480
51
158
16,271
Jun 5
Bitcoin or Australian businesses? Labor’s tax reforms ask a simple question: should the tax system encourage speculation or productive investment that helps grow the Australian economy? We’re choosing productivity #auspol
363
40
126
52,196
Jun 4
The House has just passed Labor’s tax reform bills.
The Coalition opposed Medicare, capital gains tax, universal super and now fairer housing tax settings. Labor is backing workers and first home buyers. andrewleigh.com/speech_tax_r… #auspol
238
77
245
12,559
Jun 4
Finally, a magazine cover that unites our interests: @DanRepacholi gets the burgers, I get the consumer policy. That’s what I call real choice.
31
14
68
2,306
Jun 4
Our government’s productivity agenda is about investing in individuals, infrastructure and institutions. As part of that, we’ve asked the Productivity Commission for a report on business dynamism.
Got evidence or ideas? Make a submission: pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-rese… #ausecon
32
8
30
2,233