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
2023-24 NSW Budget
19/09/2023On 19 September, New South Wales Treasurer the Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC delivered the first Budget of the Minns Labor Government and the first Labor Budget since 2010. The approach of Labor in New South Wales is based on responsibility and reward, inclusion and opportunity. Economic stability creates social stability. Opportunity and reward rely on… Continue reading 2023-24 NSW Budget
NSW Government: Building Commission
18/05/2023This 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
NSW Labor Policy
05/04/2023PREMIER CHRIS MINNS – LABOR’S PLAN FOR A FRESH START IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Chris Minns and NSW Labor outlined and referenced a ‘Fresh Start Plan’ throughout their campaign, to illustrate to New South Wales their vision for the state moving forward after 12 years in opposition. Minns and his team pledged to the following… Continue reading NSW Labor Policy
NSW Labor Government Ministry
04/04/2023On Tuesday 4 April 2023, Premier Chris Minns announced his new ministry, reducing the cabinet to 22 ministers. For the first time in the state’s history, the New South Wales ministry will comprise of 50% women (excluding the Premier), with a number of portfolios held by women for the first time in history. Prue Car… Continue reading NSW Labor Government Ministry