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.
Federal Labor: High-Speed Rail Between Sydney and the Hunter
06/01/2022On Sunday 2 January, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced that a Labor Government will begin building High-Speed Rail (HSR) between Sydney and Newcastle. Labor will allocate $500 million in its first budget to begin corridor acquisition, planning and early works, and will make this section of the eventual Sydney to Brisbane HSR line a priority… Continue reading Federal Labor: High-Speed Rail Between Sydney and the Hunter
Western Australia’s Cabinet Reshuffle
17/12/2021On Friday, 17 December, Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced a Cabinet reshuffle. The most notable change is in the Health portfolio, where Amber-Jade Sanderson has replaced Roger Cook as the state’s Health Minister. Cook has been in the Health portfolio for 13 years, across Opposition and Government, and will be adding Tourism and Commerce… Continue reading Western Australia’s Cabinet Reshuffle
WA to proceed with Safe Transition Plan
13/12/2021Today the Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announced that from 12.01am on Saturday, February 5, interstate and international travellers will be able to travel to WA without needing to quarantine. This is in line with the Premier’s announcement last month that WA’s border will ease when the state reaches 90% double dosed. The Premier has confirmed that… Continue reading WA to proceed with Safe Transition Plan
Queensland Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update
06/12/2021Easing of border restrictions Today Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that from 1am, Monday December 13th fully vaccinated travellers from interstate hotspots will be able to enter Queensland after returning a negative COVID test without needing to quarantine. The Premier had previously announced that border restrictions would be eased when Queensland reaches 80% fully vaccinated.… Continue reading Queensland Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update
The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan
06/12/2021On Sunday 5 December 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, along with Deputy Leader Richard Marles and Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek, announced Labor’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan. The Plan includes a $1.2 billion commitment to address skills shortages in the workforce by providing free TAFE and creating more university places to help… Continue reading The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan