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 COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
21/07/2021On Wednesday, 21 July Victorian Minister for Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula announced further financial support for businesses impacted by Victoria’s extended July ‘Circuit Breaker’ lockdown. The $282.5 million extended July Circuit Breaker Business Support Package is designed to assist more than 90,000 Victorian businesses. The announcement contains further support for previous… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Circuit Breaker Action – Secondary Business Support Package
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions
20/07/2021On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a seven day extension to the July ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown. Victoria’s lockdown will continue until Wednesday, July 28 with no significant changes to the current rules. The Premier and Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton outlined that the aim of the lockdown is to ensure almost… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Extended Circuit Breaker Restrictions
Tasmanian Shadow Cabinet
14/07/2021On 13 July 2021, the Tasmanian State Labor Party announced their new Shadow Cabinet, led by Labor leader, Rebecca White MP along with Deputy Labor leader, Anita Dow MP. Key Changes Rebecca White will now serve as Labor leader, previously held by David O’Byrne Shane Broad will take on White’s role as Shadow Treasurer Jen… Continue reading Tasmanian Shadow Cabinet
ALP Commitment to Full Employment
02/07/2021On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading ALP Commitment to Full Employment
Federal Labor’s Commitment to Full Employment
02/07/2021On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Commitment to Full Employment