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
08/02/2023On 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
06/02/2023The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 03/09/2024) House of Representatives Senate
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
National Cultural Policy: Revive
30/01/2023The Albanese Labor Government released the details of its renewed national cultural policy on Monday morning, with the Prime Minister joining Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, Senator Jana Stewart, the Member for Macnamara, Josh Burns, and arts sector leaders at Melbourne’s Hotel Esplanade. The five year policy titled Revive is backed by $286 million… Continue reading National Cultural Policy: Revive
Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates
20/01/202320 January 2023 This Hawker Britton Occasional Paper outlines the forthcoming election dates of the Australian Federal, State and Territory jurisdictions, and for the national parliament New Zealand. Federal, State and Territory elections Jurisdiction Last election Fixed date Latest possible date Federal 21 May 2022 24 May 2025 (simultaneous half-Senate and House of Reps)… Continue reading Forthcoming Australian and New Zealand Election Dates