Ministry Changes 

colourful reflection of Canberra's new parliament building in a fontain pond at sunset.

On the 23rd of May 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the following changes to the Australian Ministry: The complete Ministry list, divided by portfolio, is listed below. For more information, please contact Hawker Britton’s Managing Director Simon Banks on +61 419 648 587. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Prime Minister The Hon… Continue reading Ministry Changes 

NSW Government: Building Commission

Street scene around Sydney, Australia

This week, the Minns Labor Government announced their plan to establish a NSW Building Commission by the end of 2023. This body is set to manage the industry along with its regulation and licensing. The NSW Building Commission comes as a response to the housing supply crisis in New South Wales, with rental costs and… Continue reading NSW Government: Building Commission

Northern Territory 2023-24 Budget 

Night shot of parliament house, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

On the 9th of May 2023, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles and Treasurer Hon Eva Lawler MLA delivered their first Northern Territory budget.  The Territory Government is committed to growing the Territory’s economy to $40 billion by 2030. Budget 2023 includes a range of initiatives to drive investment, create jobs and enhance productivity to support the… Continue reading Northern Territory 2023-24 Budget 

2032 SEQ Olympic Games – May 2023 Update 

 Table of Contents  IntroductionWhy Queensland?Economic ImpactInfrastructure CommitmentsGovernanceSocial ObjectivesNext Steps Introduction In a milestone moment for the city of Brisbane and the State of Queensland, in February 2021, the  International Olympic Committee announced that Brisbane had won the bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  The Games are scheduled to take place between 23rd… Continue reading 2032 SEQ Olympic Games – May 2023 Update 

An RBA Fit for the Future

Canberra at dusk, from Red Hill lookout.

In July 2022, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. It is the first wide‑ranging review of the RBA since current monetary policy arrangements were implemented in the 1990s. The review’s scope was to examine the RBA’s performance against four measures: its objectives, policy implementation, governance processes and public… Continue reading An RBA Fit for the Future

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