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.
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement
06/09/2024On 5 September 2024, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP announced his plan to retire from Federal politics. Shorten will continue to serve as the member for Maribyrnong and as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services until February 2025. He has then been appointed to take up a position as the Vice-Chancellor… Continue reading The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement
Aviation White Paper
27/08/2024Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Hon Catherine King MP, announced the release of the Aviation White Paper on 26 August 2024. The Paper includes significant reforms to Australia’s aviation sector, focusing on improved rights for consumers and enhanced competition, as well as ensuring support for regional aviation and general aviation. Furthermore,… Continue reading Aviation White Paper
Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
02/08/2024On 31 July 2024, Minister for Education Hon Jason Clare MP, Northern Territory Chief Minister Hon Eva Lawler, and Northern Territory Minister for Education Hon Mark Monaghan announced the NT’s signature to the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA). Other states and territories expected to follow suit, with Western Australia expected to be next to… Continue reading Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
Albanese Federal Ministry
30/07/2024On Sunday 28 July 2024, Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced the first major reshuffle of his Cabinet since his election in May 2022. This major announcement follows a press conference held by the Prime Minister on Thursday 25 July 2024, announcing the retirement of the Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous… Continue reading Albanese Federal Ministry
Future Made in Australia Act
11/07/2024On 3 July 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 to the House of Representatives. The Bill ties together a number of previously announced policies from the budget and elsewhere, and forms the centrepiece of the Albanese Government’s economic policy. There are three main provisions of the Bill, the National… Continue reading Future Made in Australia Act