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.

Albanese Government – Cabinet Reshuffle

16/01/2025

On 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)

18/12/2024

On 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)

Labor’s Building Early Education Fund

13/12/2024

On Wednesday, 11th December, 2024, the Albanese Government announced their $1 billion investment into establishing the Building Early Education Fund. The Fund will build early childhood education and care centres across Australia, giving more families access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in the regions and outer suburbs. Announced as part of a $1.47 billion… Continue reading Labor’s Building Early Education Fund

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 

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

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