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.
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement
06/09/2024On 5 September 2024, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP announced his plan to retire from Federal politics. Shorten will continue to serve as the member for Maribyrnong and as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services until February 2025. He has then been appointed to take up a position as the Vice-Chancellor… Continue reading The Hon. Bill Shorten MP Announces Retirement
2024-25 Victorian Budget
08/05/202408 May 2024 On Tuesday 07 May 2024, Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Tim Pallas MP delivered the first Budget of the Allan Labor Government and the tenth consecutive Budget of the Victorian Labor Government. The 2024-25 Victorian Budget is centred on helping families facing cost of living pressures and on fiscal discipline as governments around… Continue reading 2024-25 Victorian Budget
Victorian 2023-24 Budget Update
15/12/202315 December 2023 On Friday 15 December, Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Tim Pallas MP released the Victorian Government’s 2023-24 Budget Update. The Budget Update forecasts that an operating cash surplus will be delivered each year of the forward period and a $1 billion overall operating surplus achieved in 2025-26 which will be then increased in… Continue reading Victorian 2023-24 Budget Update
First Ministry of the Allan Labor Government
03/10/2023On Tuesday 26 September, Daniel Andrews announced his resignation as the Premier of Victoria and Member for Mulgrave. After almost nine years at the helm of the Victorian Government and twenty-one years in the Victorian Parliament Daniel Andrews decided now was the right time to leave. In 2010, Andrews became Victorian Labor Leader and just… Continue reading First Ministry of the Allan Labor Government
Victoria’s Housing Statement
20/09/202320 September 2023 This morning the Andrews Labor Government released Victoria’s Housing Statement. The statement outlines the Government’s plan to build an extra 800,000 new homes over a decade through planning reforms. The statement also includes a 7.5% levy on short stay accommodation, rental reforms, and a plan to redevelop all of Victoria’s 44 high-rise… Continue reading Victoria’s Housing Statement