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.
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
Privacy Act Review Report
28/02/2023Introduction On 16 February 2023, the Attorney-General publicly released the Privacy Act Review Report (The Report). A one-page review of the report is available here. The aim of the report was to consider whether the act and its enforcement mechanisms are adequate. The report summarises a two-year review of the Privacy Act 1988 (The Act)… Continue reading Privacy Act Review Report
SEC Expert Advisory Panel
08/02/2023On 7 February 2023, the Andrews Labor Government in Victoria announced the appointment of an Expert Advisory panel to guide the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC). The SEC’s Expert Advisory Panel will be chaired by John Bradley, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action – and will also include Audrey Zibelman, Andy… Continue reading SEC Expert Advisory Panel
The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 27/03/2024)
06/02/2023House of Representatives Labor Coalition Greens Katter Party Center Alliance Independents 78 55 4 1 1 12 Senate Coalition Labor Greens One Nation Jacqui Lambie Network Independents United Australia Party 31 26 11 2 2 3 1
New Zealand Cabinet Reshuffle
02/02/2023On Tuesday 31 January 2023, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the portfolio allocations of his first Cabinet. The reshuffle comes after the resignation of Jacinda Ardern as Labour Leader and Prime Minister, and in the lead up to the 2023 New Zealand general election on 14 October. The Cabinet has two new… Continue reading New Zealand Cabinet Reshuffle