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.
2022 Federal Budget Reply
01/04/2022On Thursday 31st March 2022, Federal Opposition Leader the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2022 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese criticised the 2022 Federal Budget as a short-termed solution that did not adequately address the issues of cost of living and job security, stating that real-wages would go down under the Coalition’s budget. If… Continue reading 2022 Federal Budget Reply
The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
07/02/2022House of Representatives: Coalition Labor Greens Katter Centre Alliance Independents 76 68 1 1 1 4 On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Eden-Monaro (NSW) saw the retired Labor MP Mike Kelly replaced by Kristy McBain (ALP). On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Groom (Qld) saw the retired LNP MP Dr John McVeigh replaced… Continue reading The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
2022 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar
10/01/20222022 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar. Includes downloadable iCal and PDF calendars for state, territory and Commonwealth parliaments.
Federal Labor: High-Speed Rail Between Sydney and the Hunter
06/01/2022On Sunday 2 January, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced that a Labor Government will begin building High-Speed Rail (HSR) between Sydney and Newcastle. Labor will allocate $500 million in its first budget to begin corridor acquisition, planning and early works, and will make this section of the eventual Sydney to Brisbane HSR line a priority… Continue reading Federal Labor: High-Speed Rail Between Sydney and the Hunter
The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan
06/12/2021On Sunday 5 December 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, along with Deputy Leader Richard Marles and Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek, announced Labor’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan. The Plan includes a $1.2 billion commitment to address skills shortages in the workforce by providing free TAFE and creating more university places to help… Continue reading The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan