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.
WA 2024 – 25 State Budget
10/05/2024On Thursday 9th May 2024, the Western Australian Labor Government handed down its eighth State Budget. The first for Treasurer, Rita Saffioti MLA. This budget continues to deliver the Nation’s strongest economy, with a $3.2 billion operating surplus this financial year whilst still providing cost of living relief, support to the health system, transport infrastructure,… Continue reading WA 2024 – 25 State Budget
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
National Cabinet on Gendered and Domestic Violence
06/05/2024National Cabinet on Gendered and Domestic Violence On Wednesday, 1 May 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened a meeting of National Cabinet to address the crisis of gender-based violence in Australia. The Cabinet was called by the Prime Minister when he spoke at the Canberra rally against gender-based violence on Sunday, 28 April 2024. Hundreds of thousands… Continue reading National Cabinet on Gendered and Domestic Violence
Foreign Investment Framework Reforms
03/05/2024Foreign Investment Framework Reforms On the 1st of May 2024, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced at the Lowy Institute reforms to Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework, with an emphasis on making the framework stronger, more streamlined, and more transparent. These reforms work in tandem with the Government’s ‘A Future Made in Australia’ policy, seeking to make Australia… Continue reading Foreign Investment Framework Reforms
The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024
01/05/2024The Miles Labor Government has passed the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 (both received Royal Assent on 26 April 2024) strengthening the government’s commitment to reduced emissions. The Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 is designed to position Queensland as a leader in combating climate change while… Continue reading The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024