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.

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 

2024-25 New South Wales Budget

20/06/2024

On 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

19/09/2023

On 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

NSW Government: Building Commission

18/05/2023

This week, the Minns Labor Government announced their plan to establish a NSW Building Commission by the end of 2023. This body is set to manage the industry along with its regulation and licensing. The NSW Building Commission comes as a response to the housing supply crisis in New South Wales, with rental costs and… Continue reading NSW Government: Building Commission

NSW Labor Policy

05/04/2023

PREMIER CHRIS MINNS – LABOR’S PLAN FOR A FRESH START IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Chris Minns and NSW Labor outlined and referenced a ‘Fresh Start Plan’ throughout their campaign, to illustrate to New South Wales their vision for the state moving forward after 12 years in opposition. Minns and his team pledged to the following… Continue reading NSW Labor Policy

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