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.
2032 SEQ Olympic and Paralympic Games – April 2022 Update
28/04/2022Introduction On 25 February 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Brisbane had won the bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games are scheduled to take place between 23rd July – 8th August 2032, followed by the Paralympic Games from 24th August – 5th September 2032. An economic assessment commissioned… Continue reading 2032 SEQ Olympic and Paralympic Games – April 2022 Update
Changes to Quarantine Requirements in the ACT
21/04/2022In a media release issued on the 21st of April, ACT Health Minister, Rachel Stephen-Smith announced that the ACT Government will ease quarantine restrictions for household contacts from 11.59 pm on Tuesday 26 April. Household contacts who do not have any COVID-19 symptoms will no longer be required to isolate for seven days. They will,… Continue reading Changes to Quarantine Requirements in the ACT
Victorian Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions
20/04/2022On Wednesday morning Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley announced the Victorian Government will ease COVID-19 restrictions from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April. The decision to remove many of the remaining restrictions comes as the Omicron wave recedes and 70 per cent of Victorian adults have received their third vaccination. The following changes will be made to… Continue reading Victorian Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions
South Australian Cabinet and Sitting Program
11/04/2022South Australian Labor Government On Thursday 24 March, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled his Cabinet. The swearing in ceremony saw the return of nine ministers from the previous Labor Government, with six ministers new to the cabinet table. Independent MP Geoff Brock returns to Cabinet as Minister for Local Government, Regional Roads and Veterans… Continue reading South Australian Cabinet and Sitting Program
2022 Federal Budget Reply
01/04/2022On Thursday 31st March 2022, Federal Opposition Leader the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2022 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese criticised the 2022 Federal Budget as a short-termed solution that did not adequately address the issues of cost of living and job security, stating that real-wages would go down under the Coalition’s budget. If… Continue reading 2022 Federal Budget Reply