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.
Victorian Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions
20/04/2022On Wednesday morning Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley announced the Victorian Government will ease COVID-19 restrictions from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April. The decision to remove many of the remaining restrictions comes as the Omicron wave recedes and 70 per cent of Victorian adults have received their third vaccination. The following changes will be made to… Continue reading Victorian Government to ease COVID-19 restrictions
South Australian Cabinet and Sitting Program
11/04/2022South Australian Labor Government On Thursday 24 March, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled his Cabinet. The swearing in ceremony saw the return of nine ministers from the previous Labor Government, with six ministers new to the cabinet table. Independent MP Geoff Brock returns to Cabinet as Minister for Local Government, Regional Roads and Veterans… Continue reading South Australian Cabinet and Sitting Program
2022 Federal Budget Reply
01/04/2022On Thursday 31st March 2022, Federal Opposition Leader the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2022 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese criticised the 2022 Federal Budget as a short-termed solution that did not adequately address the issues of cost of living and job security, stating that real-wages would go down under the Coalition’s budget. If… Continue reading 2022 Federal Budget Reply
South East Queensland City Deal
22/03/2022On Monday, the 21st of March, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced the South East Queensland City Deal. South East Queensland is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia and the $1.8-billion deal outlines a 20-year pipeline of projects to help maintain the region’s liveability through… Continue reading South East Queensland City Deal
South Australian Election: Results and Policies
21/03/2022The South Australian (SA) election was held on the 19th of March, 2022. The Labor Party was elected into government under leader Peter Malinauskas. The SA Liberal Government is the first incumbent government in Australia to have lost an election since the pandemic broke out in 2020. House of Assembly There are 47 seats in… Continue reading South Australian Election: Results and Policies