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.
Victorian Government Response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
08/12/2025On Tuesday 2 December 2025, the Victorian Government released their response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). The Review was commissioned in early 2025 by Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes, shortly after she took on the role following the retirement of long-term Treasurer Tim Pallas. The Review aims to reduce waste and… Continue reading Victorian Government Response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
2025-26 Australian Capital Territory Budget
27/06/2025On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Treasurer Chris Steel MLA delivered the 2025-26 Budget. This is the first Budget delivered by Chris Steel following his appointment to the role of Treasurer post the ACT elections in October 2024. The Budget outlines the Government’s plan to support Canberra’s growing population through investments in… Continue reading 2025-26 Australian Capital Territory Budget
2025-26 New South Wales Budget
25/06/2025On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, New South Wales Treasurer, the Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC, delivered the 2025-26 Budget. The Minns Government has framed this budget around a long-term strategy for fiscal repair and economic resilience, with a projected return to surplus by 2027-28. Treasurer Mookhey emphasised that sustained economic growth remains a central priority for… Continue reading 2025-26 New South Wales Budget
Tim Pallas MP Retirement Announcement
16/12/2024On 16 December 2024, the Tim Pallas MP announced his intention to retire from Victorian politics. Pallas will step down as the Member for Werribee and Treasurer after serving in Parliament since 2006 and as Treasurer since 2014. Tim Pallas was elected to the seat of Tarneit in 2006 before becoming the Member for Werribee… Continue reading Tim Pallas MP Retirement Announcement
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