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.
Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
16/08/2021On 16 August 2021, Senator Murray Watt as the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Disaster and Emergency Management, and Queensland Resources, delivered Labor’s plan for Northern Australia at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2021. The plan aims to further develop the region in light of COVID-19, including addressing housing shortages, expanding skill bases and shifting… Continue reading Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia
ACT Lockdown
12/08/2021On 12 August 2021, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a seven-day lockdown from 5:00pm. This is the first lockdown the Territory has experienced in 13 months and follows a positive case of COVID-19, detected overnight. The lockdown will remain in place until 5:00pm on Thursday 19 August 2021. Restrictions People in the ACT can… Continue reading ACT Lockdown
Western Australia’s inaugural State Infrastructure Strategy
21/07/2021On Wednesday, 21 July Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan launched the draft of the State Government’s inaugural infrastructure strategy, ‘Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow’. The delivery of the broad-ranging strategy is a key election commitment of the McGowan Labor Government. The draft strategy seeks to implement recommendations from Infrastructure WA to support the planning and… Continue reading Western Australia’s inaugural State Infrastructure Strategy
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
21/07/2021On Wednesday, 21 July Victorian Minister for Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula announced further financial support for businesses impacted by Victoria’s extended July ‘Circuit Breaker’ lockdown. The $282.5 million extended July Circuit Breaker Business Support Package is designed to assist more than 90,000 Victorian businesses. The announcement contains further support for previous… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions
20/07/2021On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a seven day extension to the July ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown. Victoria’s lockdown will continue until Wednesday, July 28 with no significant changes to the current rules. The Premier and Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton outlined that the aim of the lockdown is to ensure almost… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions