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.
Western Australia’s Critical Worker Furloughing Registration System
21/02/2022On Monday the 21st of February, the WA Premier Mark McGowan and the Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson launched the online critical worker furloughing registration system. When implemented, the critical worker furloughing policy will permit certain critical workers who are asymptomatic close contacts to temporarily attend work during their isolation period to alleviate workforce shortages, maintain… Continue reading Western Australia’s Critical Worker Furloughing Registration System
Western Australia announces border reopening
19/02/2022On Friday, 18th February, the Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan, announced that as of 12:01 am on Thursday, March 3rd, Western Australia would re-open its border to triple-dosed interstate travellers. The Premier had initially delayed the border re-opening to provide young West Australians with sufficient time to receive their first dose and others their third… Continue reading Western Australia announces border reopening
Victoria eases COVID-19 restrictions
17/02/2022On Thursday 17 February 2022 Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, announced an easing of COVID-19 measures put in place to contain the state’s Covid-19 Omicron outbreak. The changes announced will be in place from 6pm Friday, 18 February 2022; and include the removal of density limits and the reopening of indoor dance floors. When these… Continue reading Victoria eases COVID-19 restrictions
The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
07/02/2022House of Representatives: Coalition Labor Greens Katter Centre Alliance Independents 76 68 1 1 1 4 On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Eden-Monaro (NSW) saw the retired Labor MP Mike Kelly replaced by Kristy McBain (ALP). On 4 July 2020, a by-election in Groom (Qld) saw the retired LNP MP Dr John McVeigh replaced… Continue reading The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 07/01/2022)
Western Australia delays border reopening
21/01/2022On Wednesday, 20th January, the Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan, announced that WA would push back the re-opening of the state border amid concerns about the transmissibility of the Omicron variant. In December the Premier announced that the border would re-open on February 5th. No new date for the re-opening has been announced, with WA… Continue reading Western Australia delays border reopening