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.
2020 Federal Budget in Reply
08/10/2020October 2020 On Thursday 8 October Federal Opposition Leader the Hon Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2020 Federal Budget in Reply. In his Budget in Reply, Mr Albanese outlined an ongoing commitment to emerging from this crisis with a stronger economy and a fairer society. Mr Albanese said that Labor would rehire workers, rewire the… Continue reading 2020 Federal Budget in Reply
Anthony Albanese Speech to the McKell Institute
20/09/2020On Wednesday 20 September 2020, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the McKell Institute in Sydney. Speaking to the upcoming budget, Albanese outlined how Labor plans to generate economic activity, create new jobs and boost productivity. Mr Albanese’s priorities focus on five key areas: Infrastructure Social Housing Education and Training Manufacturing Job Security Infrastructure Mr Albanese… Continue reading Anthony Albanese Speech to the McKell Institute
Labor’s 2050 Emissions Target
21/02/2020On Friday 21 February, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the independent progressive Australian think tank, Per Capita in Melbourne. Albanese outlined Labor’s plans to reduce Australia’s net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The emissions target will be reached without the use of Kyoto carryover credits. Labor’s plan rules out funding for new coal-fired power… Continue reading Labor’s 2050 Emissions Target
Federal Labor Policy Statement – Retirement Income and Ageing Strategy
19/02/2020On Wednesday 19 February, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the Queensland Media Club in Brisbane. In his fourth policy statement, Albanese outlined Labor’s “Positive Ageing Strategy”, which commits to the scheduled increases to superannuation guarantees, increasing employment opportunities for those over 45, expanding healthcare options and redesigning cities and childcare to better integrate an ageing… Continue reading Federal Labor Policy Statement – Retirement Income and Ageing Strategy
Federal Labor Policy Statement – Protecting Democratic Institutions
07/12/2019On Saturday 07 December 2019, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed The Chifley Research Centre in Sydney. In his third policy statement, Albanese outlined Labor’s 5-point strategy to address challenges facing democratic institutions. In the address he called for government to play a leadership role in repairing public discourse, increasing transparency and holding digital-technology companies accountable… Continue reading Federal Labor Policy Statement – Protecting Democratic Institutions