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.
Investment Delivery Authority
17/09/2025On September 15 at the National Tech Summit, New South Wales Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, announced the establishment of the Investment Delivery Authority (IDA). The IDA is a new entity designed to streamline and accelerate the delivery of priority investment projects across the state. It will focus on primarily non-residential projects and is modelled on the… Continue reading Investment Delivery Authority
2025 NSW Cabinet Reshuffle
17/03/2025On Monday 17 March 2025, Premier the Hon. Chris Minns announced a reshuffle to his ministry. This comes after the resignation of Transport Minister Jo Haylen on 6 February 2025. This announcement refreshes the transport, roads, jobs, and regional development portfolios. The major changes are as follows: Additionally, Emily Suvaal has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary… Continue reading 2025 NSW Cabinet Reshuffle
COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report
03/12/2024On 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
2024-25 New South Wales Budget
20/06/2024On Tuesday 18 June 2024, Treasurer the Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC – delivered the 2024-25 NSW State Budget. The Minns’ Government’s budget is set in an environment where household budgets are under pressure. Inflation has continued to ease over the past year but remains too high. Growth in the price of essentials continues to outstrip… Continue reading 2024-25 New South Wales Budget
2023-24 NSW Budget
19/09/2023On 19 September, New South Wales Treasurer the Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC delivered the first Budget of the Minns Labor Government and the first Labor Budget since 2010. The approach of Labor in New South Wales is based on responsibility and reward, inclusion and opportunity. Economic stability creates social stability. Opportunity and reward rely on… Continue reading 2023-24 NSW Budget