Andrew Leigh 2022
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Assistant Minister for Employment
Address to Philanthropy Australia Conference, Adelaide
I acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, and all First Nations people present today. Thank you to Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey for the invitation to address you today. I’d also like to acknowledge former CEO Jack Heath AM for his 3 years of service.
Interview with Leon Delaney, Live & Local, 2CC
LEON DELANEY:
The city of Canberra and the nation of Australia have lost one of its greatest citizens with the passing of Terry Snow at the age of 80. Joining me now, the federal member for Fenner and the Assistant Minister for Charities, not‑for‑profits and various other things – Dr Andrew Leigh, good afternoon.
ANDREW LEIGH:
Appointments – Deputy Chair and member – Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Advisory Board
I am pleased to announce that the Government has appointed a new Deputy Chair and a new member to the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC) Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board supports the ACNC Commissioner by providing sector‑specific advice relating to charities.
Address to Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Melbourne
Bumps and breakthroughs: the journey of Australia's merger reforms
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin, and pay respect to all First Nations people present.
Doorstop interview, Carrington Inn, Bungendore
ANDREW LEIGH:
Thank you all of you to coming out on this beautiful Bungendore day. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we are meeting today.
Address to Asian Development Bank Institute Research Conference, Manila, Philippines
Thank you to the Asian Development Bank Institute, the Asian Development Bank and Australian National University for hosting this conference on inclusive economic growth.
It’s an honour to be here representing the Australian Government and to have the opportunity to pay tribute to a great Australian and international citizen, Dr Peter McCawley.
Address to Asian Development Bank Competition Policy Dialogues, Manila, Philippines
Members and guests of the Asian Development Bank, thank you for the welcome. It’s an honour to be here representing the Australian Government.
Australia is a founding member of the Asian Development Bank and we continue to support joint efforts to respond to the needs of the region and deliver transformative development projects (ADB 2024, Wong 2024).
Address to Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines
Good morning, it’s terrific to be here at the Asian Development Bank’s headquarters.
Thank you, Rachel Thompson (Asian Development Bank, Executive Director), for the introduction and for facilitating today’s roundtable.
Opinion piece: Non‑competes are a drain on the economy and innovation
In 2022, news broke that Australia’s biggest accounting firm had used secret government plans to help clients avoid a new multinational tax law. As the story unfolded, some of PwC’s customers decided to take their business elsewhere. Some PwC staff also decided that they would prefer to work elsewhere.