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.
Victorian Government Response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
08/12/2025On Tuesday 2 December 2025, the Victorian Government released their response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). The Review was commissioned in early 2025 by Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes, shortly after she took on the role following the retirement of long-term Treasurer Tim Pallas. The Review aims to reduce waste and… Continue reading Victorian Government Response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
Reforming Defence Capability Development and Delivery
02/12/2025On 01 December 2025, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence and the Hon. Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry and for Pacific Island Affairs, announced changes to the Department of Defence with the amalgamation of three groups into the newly formed Defence Delivery Agency. The Albanese Government has… Continue reading Reforming Defence Capability Development and Delivery
Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
27/11/2025On 27 November 2025, the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 is expected to be passed by the Senate and sent to the House of Representatives for endorsement of the amendments passed in the Senate. The Reform Bill is the primary component of a package aimed to modernise the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has been the subject of widespread industry, state government and cross party consultation over several years. The passage of the package of Bills through the… Continue reading Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
2026 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar
27/11/2025On 26 November 2025, the House of Representatives and Senate agreed to a sitting pattern for 2026. For more information, please contact Hawker Britton Partner & CEO Simon Banks on 0419 638 587.
Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
31/10/2025On 30 October 2025 the Government introduced the Environmental Protection Reform Bill into the House of Representatives. The Reform Bill is the primary component of a package aimed to modernise the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has been the subject of widespread industry, state government and cross-party consultation over several years. The reform… Continue reading Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025