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 Cabinet Reshuffle
15/04/2026On April 15, 2026, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a cabinet reshuffle, prompted by the resignations of three ministers. Two days earlier, Ministers Danny Pearson, Mary-Anne Thomas, and Gayle Tierney announced their departure from their positions and confirmed they would not seek re-election in the upcoming November state election. Former Minister Natalie Hutchins announced her resignation at the end of 2025. The refreshed cabinet announced today sees four new… Continue reading Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle
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
MELBOURNE’S METRO TUNNEL TO OPEN IN DECEMBER
08/10/2025On Tuesday 7 October, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced the opening of the Metro Tunnel in early December. The Metro Tunnel project is one of the Government’s signature infrastructure projects, and a key pillar of Victoria’s Big Build. The Metro Tunnel acts as an alternative to the City Loop, connecting the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham… Continue reading MELBOURNE’S METRO TUNNEL TO OPEN IN DECEMBER
2025-26 Victorian Budget
20/05/202520 May 2025 On Tuesday 20 May 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the second delivered by the Allan Government, and the eleventh consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. Symes became the first woman to serve as Treasurer of Victoria when she was appointed to… Continue reading 2025-26 Victorian Budget
Cabinet Reshuffle: Victoria
19/12/2024On Monday 16th December, Treasurer Tim Pallas announced his resignation from Treasurer and as Member for Werribee, calling time on his distinguished career in politics, serving in Parliament since 2006 and as Treasurer since 2014. As a result of Pallas’ resignation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a reshuffle of her frontbench on the 19th December 2024. … Continue reading Cabinet Reshuffle: Victoria