From 6 November to 20 November, Australian representatives including Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, attended the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The Climate Change Performance Index, released midway through the conference, shows Australia moving from 59 to 55 out of 63 nations. The CCPI also has… Continue reading Australia at COP27
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Budget 2022-23: Housing Supply and Affordability
The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget sets out a comprehensive plan to increase the supply and affordability of housing, including the aspiration to build one million new homes by 2029 under a new Housing Accord with state and territory governments and other key stakeholders. Housing Australia The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is… Continue reading Budget 2022-23: Housing Supply and Affordability
Federal Budget 2022-23
Introduction On 25 October 2022, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the first Budget of the Albanese Labor Government. When addressing the media in the lead up to the Budget, Chalmers himself referred to this budget as a “bread and butter” one that will have its challenges. In September, Chalmers announced a $50… Continue reading Federal Budget 2022-23
Australia’s High-Speed Rail Network
Contents Introduction Summarised Timeline The Early 1980s Very Fast Train Tilt Trains Speed Rail Moving Forward with High-Speed Rail National Faster Rail Agency Current Rail Routes The Albanese Government State and Territory Governments Introduction The first High-Speed Rail, Japan’s Shinkansen line, commenced operations in 1964 running at the maximum speed… Continue reading Australia’s High-Speed Rail Network
Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates
This Hawker Britton Occasional Paper outlines the forthcoming election dates of the Australian Federal, State and Territory jurisdictions, and for the national parliament New Zealand. Federal, State and Territory elections Jurisdiction Last election Fixed date Latest possible date Federal 21 May 2022 24 May 2025 (simultaneous half-Senate and House of Reps) Victoria 24 November… Continue reading Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates