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.
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
South Australian Budget 2024-25
11/06/2024On Thursday 06 June 2024, Treasurer the Hon Stephen Mullighan MP delivered the 2024-25 South Australian Budget. The 2024-25 Budget prioritises the Malinauskas Governments’ focus on housing, cost of living relief, jobs and skills, and health. The 2024-25 Budget is set in an environment of continuing high interest rates and inflation, aiming to provide additional… Continue reading South Australian Budget 2024-25
2024-25 Federal Budget
17/05/20242024-25 Federal Budget 17 May 2024 Introduction On Tuesday 14 May 2024, Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget. The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third Budget of the Albanese Labor Government and is forecast to deliver a second straight surplus, expected to be $9.3 billion this year. In his… Continue reading 2024-25 Federal Budget
Australia’s Future Gas Strategy
12/05/2024On the 9th of May 2024, Federal Resources Minister the Hon. Madeline King MP announced the Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy, setting the scene for the future of gas in our economy and mapping how gas will play a role in Australia’s transition towards net-zero. The strategy’s aims are to: Strategy at a Glance The… Continue reading Australia’s Future Gas Strategy
WA 2024 – 25 State Budget
10/05/2024On Thursday 9th May 2024, the Western Australian Labor Government handed down its eighth State Budget. The first for Treasurer, Rita Saffioti MLA. This budget continues to deliver the Nation’s strongest economy, with a $3.2 billion operating surplus this financial year whilst still providing cost of living relief, support to the health system, transport infrastructure,… Continue reading WA 2024 – 25 State Budget