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.
Tasmanian Election Brief
18/07/202518 July 2025 On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, following Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s request of an early election, Her Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker AC, issued writs for an election and dissolved parliament. This followed a no-confidence motion that was carried against the Premier, moved by opposition leader, Dean Winter. The Tasmanian state election… Continue reading Tasmanian Election Brief
2025-26 Australian Capital Territory Budget
27/06/2025On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Treasurer Chris Steel MLA delivered the 2025-26 Budget. This is the first Budget delivered by Chris Steel following his appointment to the role of Treasurer post the ACT elections in October 2024. The Budget outlines the Government’s plan to support Canberra’s growing population through investments in… Continue reading 2025-26 Australian Capital Territory Budget
2025-26 New South Wales Budget
25/06/2025On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, New South Wales Treasurer, the Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC, delivered the 2025-26 Budget. The Minns Government has framed this budget around a long-term strategy for fiscal repair and economic resilience, with a projected return to surplus by 2027-28. Treasurer Mookhey emphasised that sustained economic growth remains a central priority for… Continue reading 2025-26 New South Wales Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Address to the National Press Club
19/06/2025On Wednesday 18 June 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP addressed the National Press Club, outlining the Albanese Labor Government’s approach to economic reform and its three key priorities for their second term in government. In the face of continued global volatility, the Treasurer emphasised the need to boost productivity, strengthen the budget, and… Continue reading Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Address to the National Press Club
The current composition of the 48th Parliament of Australia
05/06/2025The current composition of the Australian Parliament as of 05/06/2025. House of Representatives There are 150 seats in the lower house (House of Representatives) and a party requires 76 seats to govern in its own right. The representation of parties in the Parliament is as follows: The Speaker The Australian Labor Party has re-elected the… Continue reading The current composition of the 48th Parliament of Australia