Andrew Leigh 2022

The Albanese Labor Government has made the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct mandatory, protecting farmers and everyday Australians at the supermarket checkout.

The mandatory code has now been signed by the Governor General and published on the Federal Register of Legislation. The new mandatory code will come into force on 1 April 2025, replacing the voluntary code.

The Minister for the NDIS the Hon Bill Shorten MP and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh MP today welcomed strong action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to address allegations of false and misleading conduct by an Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Ausnew Home Car

James Lind set about determining the most effective treatment for scurvy, a disease that was killing thousands of sailors around the world.

Lind selected 12 sailors suffering from scurvy and divided them into 6 pairs.

Each pair received a different treatment: cider; sulphuric acid; vinegar; seawater; a concoction of nutmeg, garlic and mustard; or 2 oranges and a lemon.

LEON DELANEY:

Yesterday the people at CHOICE provided their quarterly report into supermarket prices to tell us what was revealed. The Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment, not to mention our very own local member here in the seat of Fenner, Dr Andrew Leigh, good afternoon.

ANDREW LEIGH:

Thank you for the generous introduction. It’s wonderful to be with you today on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge their elders and recognise all First Nations people present.

It’s a real pleasure to be here with Sue Woodward, your remarkable head, and also with Rob Heferen from the ATO joining us today.

ROSS SOLLY:

The third Albanese Government‑funded CHOICE quarterly report into supermarket prices has been released today, giving consumers pricing information on seasonal staples including lamb and ice cream.

CHOICE visited 104 stores across Australia including Aldi, Coles, Woolworths and IGA.

ANDREW LEIGH:

STEPHEN CENATIEMPO:

All right, third time lucky. We’re going to talk to Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment, and Member for Fenner, Andrew Leigh. Andrew, the gremlins have got me, mate. If you were the Communications Minister, I’ll be going after you.

ANDREW LEIGH:

Welcome to the world’s most statistically literate Oscar (OSCA) ceremony.

I want to acknowledge traditional owners, recognise all First Nations people present, and to say how much I appreciate the work that the ABS does towards closing the gaps.

It’s a rare event where I get to put on my ‘I Love Evidence’ badge, so thank you for giving me an excuse to do that today.