Research
Hawker Britton's occasional papers provide in-depth analysis on the most important public policy issues of the day, across Australia. You can view the Research & Papers Archive here.
Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
02/08/2024On 31 July 2024, Minister for Education Hon Jason Clare MP, Northern Territory Chief Minister Hon Eva Lawler, and Northern Territory Minister for Education Hon Mark Monaghan announced the NT’s signature to the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA). Other states and territories expected to follow suit, with Western Australia expected to be next to… Continue reading Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
Albanese Federal Ministry
30/07/2024On Sunday 28 July 2024, Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced the first major reshuffle of his Cabinet since his election in May 2022. This major announcement follows a press conference held by the Prime Minister on Thursday 25 July 2024, announcing the retirement of the Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous… Continue reading Albanese Federal Ministry
Future Made in Australia Act
11/07/2024On 3 July 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 to the House of Representatives. The Bill ties together a number of previously announced policies from the budget and elsewhere, and forms the centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s economic policy. There are three main provisions of the Bill, the National… Continue reading Future Made in Australia Act
ACT Budget 2024-25
05/07/2024On Tuesday 25 June 2024, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2024-25 ACT Budget. The 2024-25 Budget prioritises targeted cost-of-living relief, housing choice, access and affordability, and building infrastructure for the growing Territory. The 2024-25 Budget is set in a climate of slower national and global economic activity, however,… Continue reading ACT Budget 2024-25
2024-25 New South Wales Budget
20/06/2024On Tuesday 18 June 2024, Treasurer the Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC – delivered the 2024-25 NSW State Budget. The Minns’ Government’s budget is set in an environment where household budgets are under pressure. Inflation has continued to ease over the past year but remains too high. Growth in the price of essentials continues to outstrip… Continue reading 2024-25 New South Wales Budget