The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
- Assistant Minister for Employment
- Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP was sworn in as Assistant Minister for Employment on 31 May 2023.
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Fairer, Smarter, Stronger: What the 2025 Budget Delivers
CANBERRA BUSINESS CHAMBER AND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ONLINE BUDGET BREAKFAST
Cracking down on non-compete clauses to boost wages and productivity
The Albanese Government is taking action to stop unfair non‑compete clauses that are holding back Australian workers from switching to better, higher‑paying jobs.
Interview with Ross Solly - ABC Radio Canberra
Subjects: Best unemployment performance by a government in half a century; construction sector productivity.
Report find Albanese Government delivers lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years
A new report, released today, has found that the Albanese Government has delivered Australia’s lowest average unemployment rate in over 50 years.
The Least of These: Dignity, Justice, and the Fight Against Inequality
Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and pay my respects to all First Nations people present.
New Government action to help tradies get paid on time and in full
The Albanese Labor Government is taking further action to help ensure tradies and subcontractors in the construction industry are paid on time and in full.Our immediate actions are:
Noticing the dog that didn't bark
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut rates marks a historic moment. Never before have we managed to reduce inflation without a sustained experience of joblessness.
When a coin toss saves lives
James Lind set about determining the most effective treatment for scurvy, a disease that was killing thousands of sailors around the world.
‘And the OSCA Goes To… Australia’s Resilient Labour Market’
*Check against delivery*Welcome to the world’s most statistically literate Oscar (OSCA) ceremony.
Looking for a gift for a free market-lover? Try Anti-Monopoly - Opinion piece
On my coffee table sits a board game. Designed by Ralph Anspach, it is called Anti-Monopoly.
Non-compete clauses are costing workers $7 billion a year
One in five Australian workers are subject to a non-compete clause in their employment agreement, impeding them from moving to a better job.
Data-driven decisions: The case for randomised policy trials
In medicine, randomised trials are commonly used for evaluating effectiveness.