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 Budget 2022-23
26/10/2022Introduction On 25 October 2022, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the first Budget of the Albanese Labor Government. When addressing the media in the lead up to the Budget, Chalmers himself referred to this budget as a “bread and butter” one that will have its challenges. In September, Chalmers announced a $50… Continue reading Federal Budget 2022-23
Victorian Labor Government to revive State Electricity Commission
21/10/2022On Thursday 20 October 2022, Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio announced the Victorian Labor Government will re-establish the government-owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) if they are re-elected at the November State election. The state-owned SEC aims to address the cost-of-living crisis by lowering power bills and creating… Continue reading Victorian Labor Government to revive State Electricity Commission
Australia’s High-Speed Rail Network
17/10/2022Contents Introduction Summarised Timeline The Early 1980s Very Fast Train Tilt Trains Speed Rail Moving Forward with High-Speed Rail National Faster Rail Agency Current Rail Routes The Albanese Government State and Territory Governments Introduction The first High-Speed Rail, Japan’s Shinkansen line, commenced operations in 1964 running at the maximum speed… Continue reading Australia’s High-Speed Rail Network
Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates
03/10/2022This Hawker Britton Occasional Paper outlines the forthcoming election dates of the Australian Federal, State and Territory jurisdictions, and for the national parliament New Zealand. Federal, State and Territory elections Jurisdiction Last election Fixed date Latest possible date Federal 21 May 2022 24 May 2025 (simultaneous half-Senate and House of Reps) Victoria 24 November… Continue reading Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates
Employment White Paper: Terms of Reference released
30/09/2022Background On Thursday 29 September, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Albanese Labor Government released the Terms of Reference for the Government’s Employment White Paper (the White Paper). The release of the Terms of Reference comes following the Jobs and Skills Summit held at the beginning of September, which brought together unions, employers, civil society, and… Continue reading Employment White Paper: Terms of Reference released