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.

SEC Expert Advisory Panel

08/02/2023

On 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

Victorian Government Ministry

06/12/2022

On 5 December 2022, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the portfolio allocations of the new Victorian Ministry, following the Labor Party’s victory at the state election in November. There are two new faces in Cabinet, Enver Erdogan, who will serve as Minister for Corrections, Youth Justice, and Victim Support, and Natalie Suleyman, who will be… Continue reading Victorian Government Ministry

Victorian Election 2022 – Results & Policies

01/12/2022

On Saturday 26 November 2022, Victorians went to the polls and voted for a third term of majority Labor government. The Victorian Labor Party, led by Premier Daniel Andrews, has secured at least 51 seats in the Legislative Assembly, with seven still in doubt. Of the seven seats in doubt, the Labor Party is ahead… Continue reading Victorian Election 2022 – Results & Policies

Victorian Labor Government to revive State Electricity Commission

21/10/2022

On Thursday 20 October 2022, Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio announced the Victorian Labor Government will re-establish the government-owned State Electricity Commission (SEC) if they are re-elected at the November State election. The state-owned SEC aims to address the cost-of-living crisis by lowering power bills and creating… Continue reading Victorian Labor Government to revive State Electricity Commission

New Victorian Government Ministry 

28/06/2022

On Monday 27 June 2022, a new Victorian Government Ministry was sworn in by the Governor of Victoria. The swearing in of the new Ministry comes as four long-serving Labor MP’s whom were Lead Minister’s (responsible for the Department) in the Andrews Government announced they would not recontest the next election and as such opted… Continue reading New Victorian Government Ministry 

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