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.
2025-26 Victorian Budget
20/05/202520 May 2025 On Tuesday 20 May 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the second delivered by the Allan Government, and the eleventh consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. Symes became the first woman to serve as Treasurer of Victoria when she was appointed to… Continue reading 2025-26 Victorian Budget
Albanese Second Term Ministry
12/05/2025The 2025 Federal election was held on the 3rd of May. The Australian Labor Party under Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP secured re-election with an increased majority. Hawker Britton’s interim paper on the 2025 Australian Federal Election can be found here. Prime Minister Albanese announced the final portfolio allocations on Monday 12 May… Continue reading Albanese Second Term Ministry
2025 Australian Federal Election: Interim Results and Policies
05/05/2025The 2025 Australian Federal Election was held on 3 May. The Australian Labor Party, under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, secured re-election with an increased majority. The Liberal National Party Opposition led by Peter Dutton MP has lost a significant number of seats, including the Opposition Leaders seat of Dickson. Mr. Albanese becomes the first Prime… Continue reading 2025 Australian Federal Election: Interim Results and Policies
2025 Western Australia State Election
22/04/2025At the election on 8th of March 2025, Western Australia saw a re-election of Labor to government. The Labor party required 30 seats to secure a majority victory. With the count now complete, the Labor party secured 46 seats, forming a majority government. Labor party Leader Roger Cook remains the Premier of WA. The full cabinet… Continue reading 2025 Western Australia State Election
US Trade Tariffs
03/04/2025On Tuesday 03 April 2025, the US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Australian goods. The tariff is a ‘baseline minimum’ with many other countries having higher tariffs imposed on them. In response, the Australian Prime Minister announced a series of measures his government will take to promote Australian trade and protect Australian… Continue reading US Trade Tariffs