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.

An RBA Fit for the Future

20/04/2023

In July 2022, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia. It is the first wide‑ranging review of the RBA since current monetary policy arrangements were implemented in the 1990s. The review’s scope was to examine the RBA’s performance against four measures: its objectives, policy implementation, governance processes and public… Continue reading An RBA Fit for the Future

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

NSW Labor Government Ministry

04/04/2023

On Tuesday 4 April 2023, Premier Chris Minns announced his new ministry, reducing the cabinet to 22 ministers. For the first time in the state’s history, the New South Wales ministry will comprise of 50% women (excluding the Premier), with a number of portfolios held by women for the first time in history. Prue Car… Continue reading NSW Labor Government Ministry

Safeguard Mechanism Design

29/03/2023

On Tuesday 10 January 2023, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, released the Albanese Government’s proposed reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism. The proposal, outlined in a position paper and draft legislative rules available here, is the result of over nearly 6 months of consultation. Consultation on the proposed design then closed on… Continue reading Safeguard Mechanism Design

NSW STATE ELECTION: LABOR ELECTS CHRIS MINNS AS NSW’S 47TH PREMIER AND APPOINT INTERIM MINISTERY AS SEVEN SEATS REMAIN IN DOUBT

28/03/2023

28 March 2023 This week sees the end of the caretaker period of NSW as Labor’s interim ministry is sworn in by Governor Margaret Beazley. Labor Leader Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW with his interim ministry consisting of the following MPs The official ministry is expected to be… Continue reading NSW STATE ELECTION: LABOR ELECTS CHRIS MINNS AS NSW’S 47TH PREMIER AND APPOINT INTERIM MINISTERY AS SEVEN SEATS REMAIN IN DOUBT

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