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.
NSW Labor Policy
05/04/2023PREMIER 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
04/04/2023On 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
29/03/2023On 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
28/03/202328 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
AUKUS Nuclear-powered Submarine Announcement
14/03/202314 March 2023 In San Diego, USA, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was joined by President of the United States Joe Biden and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak to announce a new stage in the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. Building on the establishment of AUKUS in 2021, today’s announcement confirms the pathway for… Continue reading AUKUS Nuclear-powered Submarine Announcement