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.
2021 Collated Sitting Calendar
01/04/2021For a copy of Hawker Britton’s 2021 Collated Sitting Calendar (September Edition), download the PDF on the right-hand side.
Federal Labor’s National Reconstruction Fund
30/03/2021On March 30 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced a Federal Labor Government will establish a $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. The loan scheme which seeks to boost national manufacturing capabilities, create secure jobs and drive regional economic growth. The plan will provide $15 billion of investment through a combination of loans, equity, co-investment and… Continue reading Federal Labor’s National Reconstruction Fund
Federal Labor’s Electric Car Discount and Community Battery Plan
30/03/2021On 31 March 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese and the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced a new electric car discount and community battery plan. The plan aims to lower household power bills and transport costs, reduce emissions and help stabilise the nation’s energy grid. Electric Vehicle Discount If elected, a… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Electric Car Discount and Community Battery Plan
Federal Labor’s Future Cities Announcement
10/03/2021On 10 March 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the Australian Financial Review’s Business Summit in Sydney to discuss the future of Australian cities and Labor’s plan for post- pandemic economic recovery. In this, Albanese announced Labor’s new Cities Policy to ensure that urban cities can effectively drive the economy. The Leader noted that because… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Future Cities Announcement
Federal Labor’s Fair Pay for Women Package
08/03/2021On 8 March 2021, for International Women’s Day, Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese, Shadow Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Tony Burke announced a raft of election commitments to improve pay equity and job security for Australian women. This comes one month after Albanese unveiled Labor’s new Industrial Relations… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Fair Pay for Women Package