Andrew Leigh MP

15/06/2026

Who does One Nation stand for – battlers or billionaires?

14/06/2026

What a start for the Socceroos. A 2-0 World Cup win over Türkiye, with two cracking goals and a defence that refused to crack. Congrats to the team and every Aussie fan cheering them on.

13/06/2026

ArtSound FM is holding its annual Radiothon, supporting Canberra’s volunteer-powered community radio station.

Donations help keep local arts, jazz, blues, folk, world and classical music on air across Canberra. Donors of $50 or more this week go into the weekly prize draw, which includes a signed copy of The Shortest History of Innovation.

You can support the Radiothon here: www.artsound.fm

13/06/2026

Chuffed to have “The Shortest History of Innovation” included in the SMH/Age list of your favourite journalists’ favourite books.

You might know our journalists and editors through the stories they write, but what are they reading off the clock?

12/06/2026

Democracy is a contact sport. We build trust when Australians meet face-to-face, volunteer, join, serve and work across difference.

Discussed charities, housing and One Nation’s grievance politics with Trudy McIntosh on Sky News. https://www.andrewleigh.com/transcript_sky_news_afternoon_agenda_12_june_2026

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

Congratulations to all Canberrans receiving King’s Birthday Honours.

10/06/2026

I’m taking on 3,307 push-ups over 24 days for the Push-Up Challenge, raising awareness and funds for better mental health.

To support charities such as Lifeline and headspace, you can donate here: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/NoTimeforPush-Ups128874

10/06/2026

At the National Press Club today, I spoke about rebuilding trust in Australian civic life.

Our government is backing charities to bring people together and speak up for their communities.

The goal: to make Australia a country of joiners again.
https://www.andrewleigh.com/speech-rebuilding-trust-the-future-of-australias-charities

09/06/2026

Thanks to Prachar Stegemann and the Sri Chinmoy volunteers for putting on the King’s Birthday half marathon. Splendid course, cheery volunteers, and properly cracking running weather.