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.
Intergenerational Report
25/08/2023On the 24th of August, during his National Press Club Address, Treasurer Jim Chalmers released the 2023 Intergenerational Report (IGR). The report can be accessed in full here. The IGR functions as a mechanism to evaluate the efficacy of present governmental policies in shaping the upcoming four decades, providing a pivotal glimpse into the future… Continue reading Intergenerational Report
2023-24 Federal Budget
10/05/202310 May 2023 Introduction On 9 May 2023, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2023-24 Federal Budget. This Budget is the second of the Albanese Government in seven months and their first full financial year budget. In the face of heightened global uncertainty, persistent inflation and higher interest rates, the Budget aims to strike the right… Continue reading 2023-24 Federal Budget
April 2023 National Cabinet Meeting – Brisbane
28/04/2023The National Cabinet is a forum for the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers to meet and work collaboratively. A new member to the National Cabinet is The Hon Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW. The key theme of this National Cabinet is A Better Future for The Federation, and they agreed a national approach… Continue reading April 2023 National Cabinet Meeting – Brisbane
Defence Strategic Review
28/04/2023On 3 August 2022, the Albanese Labor Government tasked Former ADF chief Sir Angus Houston and former defence minister Stephen Smith, to undertake a comprehensive Defence Strategic Review (the Review). The full classified Review was handed to the Government on 14 February 2023, with a less detailed version released to the public on Monday 24… Continue reading Defence Strategic Review
Safeguard Mechanism Design
29/03/2023On Tuesday 10 January 2023, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, released the Albanese Government’s proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism. The proposal, outlined in a position paper and draft legislative rules available here, is the result of over nearly 6 months of consultation. Consultation on the proposed design then closed on… Continue reading Safeguard Mechanism Design