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.
2025 Federal Election Brief
28/03/2025The next Australian federal election will be held on Saturday, 03 May. In line with tradition, on Friday, 28 March, the Prime Minister requested, and the Governor-General dissolved the House of Representatives and made instruction for the issuing of the writs. The election will be for 150 seats in the House of Representatives and for… Continue reading 2025 Federal Election Brief
2025-26 Federal Budget
26/03/202526 March 2025 Introduction On Tuesday 25 March 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2025-26 Federal Budget, marking the fourth budget under the Albanese government. This Budget comes at a time of heightened global economic pressures, persistent cost-of-living concerns, and increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The federal election is set to take place in… Continue reading 2025-26 Federal Budget
Defining Australian Business
07/03/2025On the 6th of March 2025, the Albanese Government announced a significant change in Commonwealth procurement by introducing for the first time an official definition of an ‘Australian Business’. The definition, part of the Buy Australia Plan, aims to improve transparency in procurement, strengthen domestic business competitiveness, and ensure that government contracts support genuinely Australian enterprises. Definition… Continue reading Defining Australian Business
Albanese Government – Cabinet Reshuffle
16/01/2025On Thursday 16 January 2025, Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP announced a reshuffle to his ministry. This comes after the departure of former opposition leader and NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, who announced his retirement in September 2024. This announcement refreshes the NDIS and Government Services portfolios in the lead up to the 2025… Continue reading Albanese Government – Cabinet Reshuffle
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2024-25)
18/12/2024On 18th December 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the Albanese Government’s mid-year budget update. The complete Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) budget document can be accessed here. The MYEFO reflects the Government’s focus on maintaining fiscal discipline while addressing cost-of-living pressures and investing in Australia’s long-term economic resilience. With $14.6bn in additional… Continue reading Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2024-25)