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.
Queensland Cabinet Reshuffle
18/05/2023On Thursday, 18th May 2023, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a reshuffle of her cabinet. Minister Yvette D’ath and Attorney General, Shannon Fentiman have exchanged portfolios. Yvette D’Ath will be reassuming her former position as Attorney-General, a position she held from 2017 until the state election in October 2020. She will also take on the… Continue reading Queensland Cabinet Reshuffle
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
Northern Territory 2023-24 Budget
15/05/2023On the 9th of May 2023, Chief Minister Natasha Fyles and Treasurer Hon Eva Lawler MLA delivered their first Northern Territory budget. The Territory Government is committed to growing the Territory’s economy to $40 billion by 2030. Budget 2023 includes a range of initiatives to drive investment, create jobs and enhance productivity to support the… Continue reading Northern Territory 2023-24 Budget
Western Australia 2023 – 24 State Budget
11/05/2023Introduction On Thursday 11th May 2023, the Western Australian Premier and Treasurer delivered the 2023-24 WA State Budget. This is the McGowan Governments’ seventh annual budget which continues to deliver the Nation’s strongest economy, with a $4.2 billion operating surplus this financial year whilst still providing cost of living relief, support to the health system,… Continue reading Western Australia 2023 – 24 State Budget
2023-24 Federal Budget
10/05/202310 May 2023 Introduction On 9 May 2023, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2023-24 Federal Budget. This Budget is the second of the Albanese Government in seven months and their first full financial year budget. In the face of heightened global uncertainty, persistent inflation and higher interest rates, the Budget aims to strike the right… Continue reading 2023-24 Federal Budget