Randomised trials embody a more modest approach. They recognise there’s a lot we don’t know about the world, and rigorous experiments can help.

New speech on randomised trials in the workplace- from mental wellbeing to incentives for managers: andrewleigh.com/experimenting_… #auspol

This month's Canberra Community Champion is Café Stepping Stone, serving yummy vegetarian food and delicious coffee, and operating as a stepping stone into employment and training for migrant and refugee women. They're in Strathnairn & Dickson andrewleigh.com/cafe_stepping_… #auspol

In 1922, my grandfather Roly Stebbins was born in a tent. A century on, too many still sleep rough. In addition to what we're doing as a govt, I’m sleeping out to raise money for @VinniesAustralia homelessness services. If you can afford it, please donate: ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/an…

Proud to walk alongside my Labor colleagues at today's march against gendered violence. Every woman who dies at the hands of a partner is one too many. We can all do more.

Eliminating scurvy took more than empty theorising. In 1747, it was a randomised trial that cured the deadly disease. Today, our government is looking at how randomised trials can transform policy too. #randomistas #auspol

The FT editorial board backs the US's ban on non-compete clauses, arguing there are other ways of retaining key workers & protecting trade secrets. It says scrapping non-competes should be seen 'as liberalisation of employment practices' ft.com/content/111e86… #auspol #ausecon

'whatever their causes, wars are usually won by the side with the most economic resources': Ross Gittins's incisive SMH/Age review of 'The Shortest History of Economics' theage.com.au/business/the-e… #auspol Ross Gittins

Get your copy: blackincbooks.com.au/books/shortest… Black Inc. #ausecon

When it came to curing scurvy, everyone had their own theory. It took a randomised trial to find the answer & save thousands of lives. Our latest #InequalityBites episode 👇 #randomistas #auspol

In an ANZAC Day op-ed, Matt Thistlethwaite tells the remarkable story of swimmer Cecil Healy, the only Australian gold medallist to die on the battlefield: minister.defence.gov.au/statements/202…

My grandfather Keith Leigh enlisted as an army private in World War II, serving in Bougainville with the 15th Field Ambulance. His picture and war medals hang on our wall, to remind us of his service.

Thanks to all Australian veterans for your sacrifice for our nation.

The ABS says that in the year to Mar 2024:
* Electricity prices rose 2% (but would've risen 14.9% without our energy plan)
* Rents rose 7.8% (but would've risen 9.5% without our rent assistance rise)
* Childcare prices fell 5.6% (but would've risen 15% absent our policy) #auspol

The US plans to ban all non-compete clauses: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

As my McKell speech noted, non-competes are a big issue here too: ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr…

Our consultation closes 31 May: treasury.gov.au/consultation/c…

After that, we'll announce what action we're taking. #auspol

Congratulations to Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag #auspol

Social media companies need a social licence to operate. My chat on ABC Canberra with Ross Solly: andrewleigh.com/abc_canberra_d… #auspol

A new survey from CHOICE finds that many shoppers are puzzled by the 'specials' labels on supermarket shelves. Another case of confusopoly? choice.com.au/shopping/every… #auspol

How monopoly power can increase #inequality : a writeup of the research done by ⁦JohnQuiggin⁩ & Flavio Menezes #auspol #ausecon abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

We're rolling out new community batteries to Canberra, sparking a powerful connection between sustainable power and social capital minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-re… #auspol Chris Bowen Andrew Barr MLA Alicia Payne MP David Smith

In the SMH & Age, I review Jonathan Haidt's 'The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness' smh.com.au/culture/books/…

Curious about the evidence for Australia? This video outlines the 7 key facts and offers 4 solutions. #auspol 👇

Another remarkable group of young men and women, working to #runsweatinspire for all Australians.

Beautiful 27k run in the Canberra bush this morning. Two weeks till the Port Macquarie Ironman. #auspol runners #auspol