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 Budget 2020-21
09/02/2021On 9 February 2021, the Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2020-21 ACT Budget. This is the ninth budget handed down by Mr Barr and the first official pandemic budget following the August 2020 Economic and Fiscal update (EFU). The 2020-21 ACT Budget is predominately focused on Coronavirus recovery and restoring the Territory… Continue reading ACT Budget 2020-21
Western Australian Election 2021
04/02/2021On 3 February 2021, Premier Mark McGowan advised the Western Australia Governor, Hon Kim Beazley AC to issue the writs for the State election as per legislative requirements under the State’s four-year fixed term election cycle. The State election will be called for Saturday March 13, 2021. All 59 seats in the Legislative Assembly and… Continue reading Western Australian Election 2021
Victorian Ministry Reshuffle
22/12/2020On Tuesday, 22 December, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a minor Ministerial reshuffle. Victorian Ministers The Hon. Daniel Andrews MP Premier The Hon. James Merlino MP Deputy Premier Minister for Education Minister for Mental Health The Hon. Tim Pallas MP Treasurer Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Economic Development The Hon. Jaclyn Symes… Continue reading Victorian Ministry Reshuffle
ACT Parliamentary & Governing Agreement
16/11/2020On Monday 2 November 2020, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA, delivered the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement for the 10th Legislative Assembly. The Agreement is between Andrew Barr MLA, Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch, Yvette Berry MLA, Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch,… Continue reading ACT Parliamentary & Governing Agreement
Queensland Labor Government Cabinet
12/11/2020Premier Palaszczuk today announced her new Cabinet and Ministerial team to guide the continuing economic response to COVID-19. The refreshed team reflects the Government’s priorities in the economic recovery and development of new industries such as hydrogen and supporting the traditional strengths of Queensland in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and resources. You can find the full Ministry… Continue reading Queensland Labor Government Cabinet