Migrants build our homes, power our economy, and strengthen our communities. Walking away from a non-discriminatory immigration policy isn’t strength. It’s insecurity. #auspol

Some parties offer policy. Some offer protest. One Nation has spent three decades perfecting a third category: chaos with branding. www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_2cc_radio_can... #auspol

Andrew Leigh MP: Speeches & Conversations Politics Podcast · This podcast features speeches and conversations with Andrew Leigh, the federal member for Fenner in the Australian Parliament. Andrew is an economist, author and triathlete. His website is andrewleig...

Charitable bequests are one way to make your values echo. Here’s the audio of my speech on how they can shape Australia for the better podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/andrew-leigh-... #auspol

Subscription traps are the Hotel California of the economy: you can check out, but you can never leave. So, we’re putting an end to that. #auspol

Charitable bequests turn private success into public good, and help build a better Australia. New speech: www.andrewleigh.com/speech_bequests_belongin... #auspol

One Nation: scandal, incompetence and disunity. Three decades of chaos unmatched in Australian politics. #auspol

More social media, worse mental wellbeing, according to a new e61 study by Tiya Banerjee: e61.in/doom-scroll-how-problema...

My research on trends: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-846...

Yes, I see the irony of posting this here.

The Coalition once backed openness. Now it’s flirting with tariffs and dog-whistle migration politics. Australia succeeds by engaging with the world, not shrinking from it. Sky interview: www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_sky_news_afte... #auspol

That's shrinkflation: companies quietly shrinking what you get while charging the same. Your weekly shop isn't actually lasting the week anymore. 👇 Share your shrinkflation story in the comments.

Looking forward to joining the Not-for-profit Agenda webinar on 23 April, hosted by Community Directors Australia. Register: www.communitydirectors.com.au/training-courses/nfp-age...

Thanks to Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins, who joined our Local Sporting Champions awards ceremony to share stories of the physical and mental discipline that took him to Olympic Gold. Kieren estimates that at his peak, he was swimming almost 3 million strokes per year.
 

Canavan wants tariffs. Taylor wants scapegoats. One would make Australians poorer at the checkout, the other meaner in our politics. Neither is a serious plan for national prosperity. www.andrewleigh.com/opinion_piece_taylor_and... #auspol

Do you live with a neurological condition, care for someone who does, or work in the field? Neurological Alliance Australia wants to hear from you. Share your experience by Friday 8 May: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2DR8TQ6

We’re strengthening oversight of Australia’s insolvency system, with 10 highly qualified experts approved to support the scrutiny of bankruptcy trustees. Deep expertise, robust independence, faster turnaround. Six of the ten are women. Link in bio. #auspol #ausecon

Shrinkflation happens when companies keep prices steady but quietly reduce what's inside the packet. Companies quietly shrinking what you get while charging the same.👇 Share your shrinkflation story in the comments.

One Nation says Australia is in a fuel crisis, then hops on a private jet for a fundraiser. Apparently fuel should be saved for essential trips, such as flying donors over Sydney. #auspol

A new report finds that the “annoyance economy” costs Americans US$165 billion a year. If Australia bears a similar burden, that’s about A$15 billion annually. That’s why our government is banning subscription traps. No more “click to sign up, call to cancel”. Link in bio.

We're making labels simpler, fairer and easier to read. So Australians can make an informed choice. Share your shrinkflation story👇

Your super is for retirement not for dodgy dental sales tactics. Today the ATO and Ahpra are warning Australians about predatory operators pushing early access to super for overpriced or unnecessary treatment. www.ato.gov.au/media-centre/ato-and-ahp...

Australians shouldn’t need detective skills to buy a ticket or cancel a subscription. We’re cracking down on drip pricing and subscription traps so the price you see is the price you pay – and the exit button isn’t hidden. Article in my Linktree.

Black Friday should mean lower prices, not higher-pressure tricks. The ACCC is investigating several retailers after finding concerning conduct in about half of 50 retailers reviewed, including dubious countdown timers and dodgy “sitewide” sales claims. Link in bio.

Would you notice if I shrank by 15%? Same suit. Same love of evidence. Just smaller. That’s shrinkflation. Same price, less inside. If your weekly shop isn’t lasting the week, it’s not your imagination. We’re making labels simpler, fairer and easier to read so Australians can get a fair deal. 🛒

A glorious day for the Canberra Marathon. I ran 3:03, and was delighted to catch Rob de Castella and Indigenous Marathon Foundation runners Jack Stevens, Nathan Sutherland, Charlie Maher and Adrian Dodson-Shaw at the finish. #auspolrunners

No hidden fees.
No subscription traps.
No tricks at checkout.
We’re strengthening consumer law to make markets fairer, clearer and more competitive. My speech introducing the new law. Full speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLKbWYive6Y

As part of a unique settlement with the competition watchdog, The Wiggles are using their Wiggle Talk podcast to share practical advice on button battery safety. Helpful listening for parents of young children. Link in bio.

Anthony Mason helped overturn terra nullius and embed native title in Australian law. A privilege to have encountered his generosity and intellect. www.andrewleigh.com/speech_honouring_former_... #auspol

Those 19c and 57c round-ups add up. We’re removing the $2 donation threshold so Australians can claim micro-donations at tax time – making it easier to give, and easier to support the causes you care about. www.andrewleigh.com/speech_encouraging_round... #auspol

From petrol prices to pesky subscriptions, from AI to affordable homes. The April ‘Leigh Report’ covers the lot.

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We’re shutting the door on subscription traps, sneaky fees and unfair sales tactics.🚪Fairer rules. No surprises at the checkout ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2... #auspol

Ben and Liam wanted to get back on air. A non-compete kept them silent. Hard to see how that helps listeners. Easier to see how it stifles competition. #auspol