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.
WA Government State Development Bill
11/09/2025This week, The Hon Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia announced the introduction of the State Development Bill 2025, new legislation overhauling the state’s development framework, designed to streamline approvals for strategically significant precincts and projects, particularly for clean energy and defence opportunities. Framed through the lens of economic diversification, the legislation draws on… Continue reading WA Government State Development Bill
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
Western Australia Ministry
19/03/2025At the election on 8 of March 2025, the Cook Labor Government was returned to office. With the count continuing, the Labor party has secured at least 42 seats with 30 needed to form a majority. Roger Cook remains the Premier of WA. On 18 March 2025, he announced changes to his Ministry. Now former Ministers David… Continue reading Western Australia Ministry
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
Cabinet Reshuffles: Western Australia and ACT
11/12/202311 December 2023 Western Australia On Thursday 7 December, Premier of Western Australia the Hon. Roger Cook MLA announced a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of the 2025 state election. Member for Victoria Park Hannah Beazley has been elevated to the Cabinet following the resignation of the Hon. Bill Johnston MLA. Beazley will take on the ministerial… Continue reading Cabinet Reshuffles: Western Australia and ACT