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 releases National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan
15/09/202515 September 2025 On Monday 15 September, Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon. Chris Bowen MP released the National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan. The National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan outline the effect climate change is expected to have on our communities, economy, environment and way of life,… Continue reading Albanese Government releases National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan
WA Government State Development Bill
11/09/2025This week, The Hon Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia announced the introduction of the State Development Bill 2025, new legislation overhauling the state’s development framework, designed to streamline approvals for strategically significant precincts and projects, particularly for clean energy and defence opportunities. Framed through the lens of economic diversification, the legislation draws on… Continue reading WA Government State Development Bill
Treasurer Jim Chalmers Press Conference on the Outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable
28/08/2025Last week, Treasurer Hon Jim Chalmers MP addressed the media after the Government’s highly anticipated Economic Reform Roundtable. The Roundtable covered three main areas of the Australian economy believed to need reform, resilience, productivity and budget sustainability and tax reform. Chalmers outlined ten areas of consensus, where those invited to the Roundtable agreed on areas… Continue reading Treasurer Jim Chalmers Press Conference on the Outcomes of the Economic Reform Roundtable
Health Minister Mark Butler’s Address to the National Press Club
21/08/2025At the National Press Club on Wednesday 20 August 2025, the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Mark Butler announced that the Federal Government will provide $2 billion to fund a new program called Thriving Kids. Minister Butler also announced additional reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Thriving Kids… Continue reading Health Minister Mark Butler’s Address to the National Press Club
Albanese Government’s Productivity Agenda: Economic Reform Roundtable
12/08/202512 August 2025 Following the Albanese Labor Government’s victory at the May 2025 federal election, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP addressed the National Press Club on 19 June outlining the government’s approach to economic reform and its three key priorities for their second term in government. In the face of continued global volatility, the… Continue reading Albanese Government’s Productivity Agenda: Economic Reform Roundtable