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Andrew Leigh

@aleighmp

Labor MP. Economist. Triathlete. Dad of 3. Author of The Shortest History of Economics, Randomistas, Reconnected & more. Authorised A. Leigh ALP, Gungahlin, ACT

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On Tue 3 June, I'll be speaking in Melbourne about an 'abundance' agenda for Australia, at a Chifley Research event hosted by Maurice Blackburn. Tickets are free. Book here: events.humanitix.com/the-abundance-… #auspol #ausecon Maurice Blackburn

On Tue 3 June, I'll be speaking in Melbourne about an 'abundance' agenda for Australia, at a <a href="/ChifleyResearch/">Chifley Research</a> event hosted by Maurice Blackburn. Tickets are free. Book here: events.humanitix.com/the-abundance-… #auspol #ausecon <a href="/YouCanCountOnMB/">Maurice Blackburn</a>
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My thoughts with the 6,000 international students enrolled at Harvard, including Australians. I’ve been in your shoes, and can only imagine how gut wrenching this announcement must feel. The Australian Embassy is engaging with the US govt. Consular support is available.šŸ‘‡

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We don’t want an Australia where only the top hat and the race car get ahead, and the thimble’s stuck paying rent on Old Kent Road. I joined ABC Brisbane to chat housing, inequality, and how to keep the game fair: andrewleigh.com/transcript_abc… #auspol #ausecon #inequality

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Set in the near future, a woman is imprisoned for a crime she hasn’t yet committed. Creepy, prescient, and impossible to check out of.

Set in the near future, a woman is imprisoned for a crime she hasn’t yet committed. Creepy, prescient, and impossible to check out of.
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Today's Canberra Runners Half Marathon had everything: sunshine, scenery and the quiet understanding that pain is part of the charm. Huge thanks to Liz Young and the volunteers who make the running community go round (the lake). #auspolrunners Canberra Runners

Today's Canberra Runners Half Marathon had everything: sunshine, scenery and the quiet understanding that pain is part of the charm. Huge thanks to Liz Young and the volunteers who make the running community go round (the lake). #auspolrunners <a href="/WeRunCBR/">Canberra Runners</a>
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Canberran Goch Kot risked his life to save a woman from a machete attack. He said afterwards he wasn't a hero, just a "typical Aussie bloke". Goch's story of bravery is part of a new exhibition opened today at the RoyalAustralianMint. Read more šŸ‘‡ ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol

Canberran Goch Kot risked his life to save a woman from a machete attack. He said afterwards he wasn't a hero, just a "typical Aussie bloke". Goch's story of bravery is part of a new exhibition opened today at the <a href="/RoyalAustMint/">RoyalAustralianMint</a>. Read more šŸ‘‡ ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol
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National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report. Today, we pause to honour the pain and suffering experienced by the Stolen Generations. To the Ngunnawal people and to all First Nations families affected, we say sorry.

National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report. Today, we pause to honour the pain and suffering experienced by the Stolen Generations. To the Ngunnawal people and to all First Nations families affected, we say sorry.
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Launching the latest report from the Superpower Institute. No capes, no invisibility, no flying. Just decarbonisation, hydrogen & comparative advantage. Speech: andrewleigh.com/molten_ambitio… Report: superpowerinstitute.com.au/work/green-iro… #auspol #ausecon #climatechange

Launching the latest report from the Superpower Institute. No capes, no invisibility, no flying. Just decarbonisation, hydrogen &amp; comparative advantage. 
Speech: andrewleigh.com/molten_ambitio… 
Report: superpowerinstitute.com.au/work/green-iro… #auspol #ausecon #climatechange
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From coins to courage. šŸŸ”šŸ…The new exhibition at the Royal Australian Mint celebrates 50 years of the Australian Honours System. Stories like Goch Kot’s remind us that heroism happens all around us. Come see it for yourself. #auspol

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Faster than a speeding paragraph. My Superpower Institute talk is now up on the Speeches & Conversations podcast: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mol… #auspol

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California’s mastered the art of bottling sunshine. The Economist on how solar panels and giant batteries are turning daylight into all-night power: economist.com/united-states/…

California’s mastered the art of bottling sunshine. The Economist on how solar panels and giant batteries are turning daylight into all-night power: economist.com/united-states/…
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At National Press Club, Brian Schmidt and Richard Holden make the case for investment in basic research, noting that ideas are fundamental to productivity #ausecon

At <a href="/PressClubAust/">National Press Club</a>, Brian Schmidt and Richard Holden make the case for investment in basic research, noting that ideas are fundamental to productivity #ausecon
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No, your Thermomix isn’t blessed by the NDIS. Pretending it is just cost the company $79,200. We’re taking action to stop businesses from overcharging and misleading people with disabilities. accc.gov.au/media-release/… #auspol

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Formally declared as the Member for Fenner today. Grateful for the support, and proud to keep serving this vibrant community. Our democracy thrives on universal voting, Saturday elections, an independent AEC.. and sausages. Much that other countries could learn from. šŸ—³šŸŒ­#auspol

Formally declared as the Member for Fenner today. Grateful for the support, and proud to keep serving this vibrant community. Our democracy thrives on universal voting, Saturday elections, an independent AEC.. and sausages. Much that other countries could learn from. šŸ—³šŸŒ­#auspol
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As assistant minister responsible for the RoyalAustralianMint, I dropped in to thank the team – from die makers to shop staff. They produce every circulating Aussie coin, right here in Canberra. Our biggest manufacturer, and one of our shiniest. #auspol

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A fortnight out from the Kowen Forest Marathon, a solid hills session: 5 x Mt Majura. If you're not yet signed up for Kowen, it's a fabulous community event, with mara, half mara & 12k options. All proceeds go to the Wamboin Fire Brigade kowen-trail-run.com/kowen-winter-t… #auspolrunners

A fortnight out from the Kowen Forest Marathon, a solid hills session: 5 x Mt Majura.

If you're not yet signed up for Kowen, it's a fabulous community event, with mara, half mara &amp; 12k options. All proceeds go to the Wamboin Fire Brigade kowen-trail-run.com/kowen-winter-t… #auspolrunners
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A tail-wagging memoir of mischievous dogs and the way we love them. Listen to the audiobook, and you'll hear Markus's voice catch as he recounts the saddest bit. A gorgeous, gutsy tale.

A tail-wagging memoir of mischievous dogs and the way we love them. Listen to the audiobook, and you'll hear Markus's voice catch as he recounts the saddest bit. A gorgeous, gutsy tale.
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This foggy Canberra morning, I laid a wreath on behalf of the Prime Minister at the Bomber Command memorial marking 80 years since WWII’s end. We remember those who served with courage and suffered immense loss. Lest we forget.

This foggy Canberra morning, I laid a wreath on behalf of the Prime Minister at the Bomber Command memorial marking 80 years since WWII’s end. We remember those who served with courage and suffered immense loss. Lest we forget.
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From artificial intelligence to acts of kindness, clean energy to Ironman triathlons – the June Leigh Report is live. Read it: mailchi.mp/d2558ede83a0/i… Subscribe: andrewleigh.com/splash?splash=1 (you'll never get more than one email a month) #auspol

From artificial intelligence to acts of kindness, clean energy to Ironman triathlons – the June Leigh Report is live.
Read it: mailchi.mp/d2558ede83a0/i…
Subscribe: andrewleigh.com/splash?splash=1 (you'll never get more than one email a month) #auspol