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.
Announcement of Queensland Shadow Ministry
25/11/2024On the 7th of November Queensland Labor Party leader Steven Miles announced the new Shadow Ministry for the Queensland Government. The core leadership team from when Labor was in Government retained remain in place being Steven Miles, Cameron Dick, Grace Grace and Shannon Fentiman.Demonstrating the depth of Labor’s team, other former ministers appointed to the… Continue reading Announcement of Queensland Shadow Ministry
ACT Elections
11/11/2024On Saturday the 19th October, The Australian Capital Territory held its Legislative Assembly election. The Labor Party secured a seventh consecutive term, governing since 2001. The ACT elects its 25-member legislative assembly through the Hare-Clarke system, a form of proportional representation. 5 members are elected across five electorates; Brindabella, Ginninderra, Kurrajong, Murrumbidgee, and Yerrabi. To… Continue reading ACT Elections
Labor’s Education Announcement
07/11/2024On 3 November 2024 the Albanese Labor Government announced their first election commitment, pledging to reduce every Australian’s student loan debt by 20% if re-elected in 2025. In conjunction with the reforms to the student loan indexation framework, as outlined in the May budget, approximately $20 billion of student debt will be wiped for 3… Continue reading Labor’s Education Announcement
2024 Queensland State Election
29/10/20242024 Queensland State Election At the election on 26 October 2024, Queensland saw a change in state government as the LNP regained power for the first time since 2015. The LNP required 47 seats to secure a clear majority victory from Labor. As the count continues with 8 seats still in doubt, the LNP… Continue reading 2024 Queensland State Election
Allan Government’s Housing Plans – More Homes Means More Opportunity
23/10/2024On 20 October 2024, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan made the first of a series of daily announcements outlining the Allan’s Government’s More Homes, More Opportunity plans which will deliver more homes for Victorians. The plan will have a range of initiatives including actions to address housing affordability and scarcity by increasing housing density in well-connected… Continue reading Allan Government’s Housing Plans – More Homes Means More Opportunity