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.
Federal Labor: Buy Australian Plan
11/10/2021On 9 October 2021, Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the NSW State Labor Conference and announced Labor’s new ‘Buy Australian Plan’. This 10-point plan includes a new ‘Future Made in Australia’ office within the Department of Finance, to better align government procurement towards Australian businesses. The policy is in addition to other recent policy… Continue reading Federal Labor: Buy Australian Plan
ACT 2021-22 Budget
07/10/2021On 6 October 2021, Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2021-2022 ACT Budget. This is the tenth budget handed down by Mr Barr. The budget was originally scheduled for release on August 31 2021, however this was postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Restrictions in the ACT are expected to lift by October… Continue reading ACT 2021-22 Budget
ACT COVID-19 Roadmap
27/09/2021Update: Easing Restrictions – October 18 2021 On 18 October, the ACT has reached the milestone of having more than 80% of its population aged 12+. Accordingly, the following restrictions will now be eased: From 11.59pm on Thursday 21 October: Non-essential retail will be able to open under the 1/4sqm rule From 29 October: Food… Continue reading ACT COVID-19 Roadmap
Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
16/08/2021On 16 August 2021, Senator Murray Watt as the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Disaster and Emergency Management, and Queensland Resources, delivered Labor’s plan for Northern Australia at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2021. The plan aims to further develop the region in light of COVID-19, including addressing housing shortages, expanding skill bases and shifting… Continue reading Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
ACT Lockdown
12/08/2021On 12 August 2021, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a seven-day lockdown from 5:00pm. This is the first lockdown the Territory has experienced in 13 months and follows a positive case of COVID-19, detected overnight. The lockdown will remain in place until 5:00pm on Thursday 19 August 2021. Restrictions People in the ACT can… Continue reading ACT Lockdown