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.
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
ACT Budget 2024-25
05/07/2024On Tuesday 25 June 2024, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2024-25 ACT Budget. The 2024-25 Budget prioritises targeted cost-of-living relief, housing choice, access and affordability, and building infrastructure for the growing Territory. The 2024-25 Budget is set in a climate of slower national and global economic activity, however,… Continue reading ACT Budget 2024-25
2024-25 Federal Budget
17/05/20242024-25 Federal Budget 17 May 2024 Introduction On Tuesday 14 May 2024, Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget. The 2024-25 Federal Budget is the third Budget of the Albanese Labor Government and is forecast to deliver a second straight surplus, expected to be $9.3 billion this year. In his… Continue reading 2024-25 Federal Budget
2024-25 Victorian Budget
08/05/202408 May 2024 On Tuesday 07 May 2024, Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Tim Pallas MP delivered the first Budget of the Allan Labor Government and the tenth consecutive Budget of the Victorian Labor Government. The 2024-25 Victorian Budget is centred on helping families facing cost of living pressures and on fiscal discipline as governments around… Continue reading 2024-25 Victorian Budget