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.
ACT Lockdown
12/08/2021On 12 August 2021, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a seven-day lockdown from 5:00pm. This is the first lockdown the Territory has experienced in 13 months and follows a positive case of COVID-19, detected overnight. The lockdown will remain in place until 5:00pm on Thursday 19 August 2021. Restrictions People in the ACT can… Continue reading ACT Lockdown
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
21/07/2021On Wednesday, 21 July Victorian Minister for Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula announced further financial support for businesses impacted by Victoria’s extended July ‘Circuit Breaker’ lockdown. The $282.5 million extended July Circuit Breaker Business Support Package is designed to assist more than 90,000 Victorian businesses. The announcement contains further support for previous… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions
20/07/2021On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a seven day extension to the July ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown. Victoria’s lockdown will continue until Wednesday, July 28 with no significant changes to the current rules. The Premier and Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton outlined that the aim of the lockdown is to ensure almost… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions
South Australian Labor Budget Reply
24/06/2021On Thursday 24 June 2021, South Australian Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas MP delivered the 2021- 22 Budget in Reply. Labor will continue to announce further policies ahead of the 19 March 2022 election. Mr Malinauskas characterised the Liberal’s Budget as one of unprecedented borrowing, lacking a debt pay back plan. Mr Malinauskas suggested that the… Continue reading South Australian Labor Budget Reply
Queensland Government Budget 2021-22
15/06/2021The 2021-22 Budget creates new records for investment in health and education. It continues the strong pipeline of capital works across the State. BUDGET IN FOCUS •At the centrepiece of this budget are four new funds to support a Queensland that is bigger and fairer and backs new jobs: $1 Billion Housing Investment Fund with… Continue reading Queensland Government Budget 2021-22