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.
Consultation on the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
19/05/2026On 08 May 2026, the federal government opened consultation on the draft of the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets (Environmental Offsets Standard). This follows a previous release of a draft Environmental Offsets Standard which was published for consultation from November 2025 to January 2026. The current exposure draft has been developed based on feedback… Continue reading Consultation on the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets
2026-27 Federal Budget
13/05/2026On Tuesday 12 May, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget, marking the fifth budget under the Albanese government. This Budget has been delivered during a period of global economic uncertainty and domestic cost-of-living pressures. Shifting geopolitical conditions and volatile international markets continue to influence Australia’s economic environment, informing the Government’s… Continue reading 2026-27 Federal Budget
Western Australian State Budget 2026-27
08/05/2026On Thursday 07 May 2026, Deputy Premier and Treasurer the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, delivered the 2026-27 Western Australian Budget. This Budget is the third delivered by the Cook Government, and the tenth consecutive budget of the WA Labor Government. The 2026-27 WA budget continues to focus on the Government’s priorities of housing, health, and… Continue reading Western Australian State Budget 2026-27
East Coast Gas Reservation Scheme
07/05/2026On Thursday 7 May 2026, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, alongside Resources Minister Madeline King and Industry Minister Tim Ayres announced the details of the proposed East Coast Gas Reservation scheme. This follows almost six months of consultation with industry groups and the gas sector. The reservation scheme will require gas exporters to reserve the equivalent of 20% of their total gas exports, with a requirement to sell that gas to the domestic market… Continue reading East Coast Gas Reservation Scheme
Review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes for workers
06/05/2026On 5 May 2026, the Federal Government opened consultation on the interim findings of the review into Australia’s Mutual Recognition Schemes for workers. This follows the announcement made by the Assistant Minister for Productivity Andrew Leigh, alongside Ministers Giles and Rishworth in February 2026, and an initial round of consultation supported by a Call for Submissions paper, in March and April. … Continue reading Review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes for workers