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.
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
2026-27 Victorian Budget
05/05/2026On Tuesday 5 May 2026, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2026-27 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the third delivered by the Allan Government, and the twelfth consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. The 2026-27 Victorian Budget continues the fiscal position established in last year’s Budget, which marked the first return to surplus since… Continue reading 2026-27 Victorian Budget
National Disability Insurance Scheme and Aged Care Reform
22/04/2026The Hon. Mark Butler MP addressed the National Press Club on 22 April 2026 to announce a comprehensive reform package for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and an Aged Care investment package to be delivered through the 2026/27 Federal Budget. The NDIS reforms are structured around four pillars: combating fraud, controlling cost growth, revising… Continue reading National Disability Insurance Scheme and Aged Care Reform