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.

COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report 

03/12/2024

On Tuesday the 29th of October 2024 the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet released the COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report from the COVID 19 Response Inquiry Panel.   On 21 September 2023 the Prime Minister announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with an Inquiry panel consisting of Robyn Kruk AO… Continue reading COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report 

Announcement of Queensland Shadow Ministry

25/11/2024

On 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

11/11/2024

On 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

07/11/2024

On 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

29/10/2024

2024 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

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