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.
Final report of Independent NDIS Review released
08/12/202308 December 2023 On Thursday 7 December, NDIS Minister the Hon. Bill Shorten MP announced the release of the final report of the Independent NDIS Review. Minister Shorten announced the NDIS Review in October 2022 to look at the design, operations and sustainability of the NDIS. It was also tasked with looking into ways to… Continue reading Final report of Independent NDIS Review released
2023 Review of Western Australia’s Electoral Boundaries
07/12/20237 December 2023 The Western Australian State electoral boundaries which will apply at the 2025 State general election, was gazetted on 1 December 2023. Why was it reviewed? The Electoral Act 1907 (the Act) requires that Western Australia’s State electoral boundaries be reviewed once in the life of each Parliament. The review process commenced in… Continue reading 2023 Review of Western Australia’s Electoral Boundaries
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023
07/12/20237 December 2023 On Thursday morning, the Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Tony Burke MP, announced that the Closing Loopholes Bill is scheduled to be passed in the Senate during the final sitting day of the year. The Albanese Labor Government is poised to usher in a series of transformative measures aimed at fortifying… Continue reading Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023
National Reconstruction Fund Investment Mandate Announced
30/11/202330 November 2023 On Thursday morning, Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ed Husic MP and Minister for Finance Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher announced the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s Investment Mandate. The announcement comes following the establishment the National Reconstruction Fund earlier this year to drive investment in Australian manufacturing capabilities and deliver… Continue reading National Reconstruction Fund Investment Mandate Announced
Capacity Investment Scheme Expansion
23/11/2023On 23 November 2023, Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon Chris Bowen MP announced that the Albanese Government, in conjunction with the states, is expanding the existing Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and the National Energy Transformation Partnership (NETP) to support the delivery of more reliable, affordable and low-emissions energy. First announced in December… Continue reading Capacity Investment Scheme Expansion