Andrew Leigh 2025
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Interview with Jess Ong, NT Afternoons, ABC Radio
Opinion piece: Why Australian farmers deserve a fair go on right to repair
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.
Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, Breakfast, 2CC Radio Canberra
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:
Interview with Stephanie Borys, Afternoon Briefing, ABC
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.
Interview with Ross Solly, Canberra Breakfast, ABC Radio
ACCC Commissioner appointments
Doorstop interview, Parliament House, Canberra
Andrew Leigh:
Well good morning. My name is Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.
Retailers on notice: dodgy tactics won’t be tolerated this festive season
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.