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.
Victorian Economic Growth Statement
11/12/2024The Victorian Government’s Economic Growth Statement: Open for business was delivered on Tuesday 10 December. It was a commitment from the May 2024 Budget. The Statement outlines how the Allan Labor Government will boost the private sector and encourage investment. The statement focuses on four key actions: Action 1: Open Doors The Victorian Government has… Continue reading Victorian Economic Growth Statement
COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
03/12/2024On Tuesday the 29th of October 2024 the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet released the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report from the COVID 19 Response Inquiry Panel. On 21 September 2023 the Prime Minister announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with an Inquiry panel consisting of Robyn Kruk AO… Continue reading COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
Announcement of Queensland Shadow Ministry
25/11/2024On the 7th of November Queensland Labor Party leader Steven Miles announced the new Shadow Ministry for the Queensland Government. The core leadership team from when Labor was in Government retained remain in place being Steven Miles, Cameron Dick, Grace Grace and Shannon Fentiman.Demonstrating the depth of Labor’s team, other former ministers appointed to the… Continue reading Announcement of Queensland Shadow Ministry
ACT Elections
11/11/2024On Saturday the 19th October, The Australian Capital Territory held its Legislative Assembly election. The Labor Party secured a seventh consecutive term, governing since 2001. The ACT elects its 25-member legislative assembly through the Hare-Clarke system, a form of proportional representation. 5 members are elected across five electorates; Brindabella, Ginninderra, Kurrajong, Murrumbidgee, and Yerrabi. To… Continue reading ACT Elections
Labor’s Education Announcement
07/11/2024On 3 November 2024 the Albanese Labor Government announced their first election commitment, pledging to reduce every Australian’s student loan debt by 20% if re-elected in 2025. In conjunction with the reforms to the student loan indexation framework, as outlined in the May budget, approximately $20 billion of student debt will be wiped for 3… Continue reading Labor’s Education Announcement