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 Labor Policy Statement – Enhancing Economic Productivity
22/11/2019On Friday 22 November 2019, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the independent progressive Australian think tank Per Capita in Brisbane. In his second policy statement, Albanese outlined Labor’s strategy to address challenges facing the economy, calling for direct and indirect investment in infrastructure projects, microeconomic reforms and a review of bureaucratic barriers to productivity. Labor’s… Continue reading Federal Labor Policy Statement – Enhancing Economic Productivity
Senate Inquiry into Wage and Superannuation Theft
13/11/2019On Wednesday 13 November 2019, Tasmanian Senator and Opposition Whip in the Senate, Senator Urquhart, moved a motion that the matter of unlawful underpayment of employees’ remuneration be referred to the Senate Economics References Committee for inquiry. The report is due by the last sitting day in June 2020 and will address the extent and… Continue reading Senate Inquiry into Wage and Superannuation Theft