Andrew Leigh 2025

When a tractor breaks down in the middle of harvest, every hour counts. For too long, Australian farmers have faced unnecessary delays and inflated costs because critical repair information was locked away by manufacturers. That’s about to change.

Stephen Cenatiempo:

Time to talk federal politics with the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh. Andrew, good morning.

Andrew Leigh:

Good morning, Stephen.

Cenatiempo:

Stephanie Borys:

Now, the biggest policy news of the day was that the federal government’s subsidy for electricity bills will not be extended into the new year. The subsidy began in 2023 and was twice extended amid cost‑of‑living pressures. Treasurer Jim Chalmers made the announcement while previewing the mid‑year budget update expected later this month.

Andrew Leigh:

Well good morning. My name is Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.

As Australians hang the stockings and start ticking off their shopping lists, the Albanese Government is warning retailers dodgy tactics and unsafe products will not be tolerated.