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.
Australian Government Departmental Changes
02/06/2022On the 1st of June, following the swearing-in of the first Albanese Ministry, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet announced new Administrative Arrangements Orders. Administrative Arrangements Orders (AAOs) formally allocate executive responsibility among ministers. They set out which matters and legislation are administered by which department or portfolio. The full administrative orders can be… Continue reading Australian Government Departmental Changes
The First Albanese Ministry
01/06/2022Following a meeting of the Labor Caucus on the 31st of May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his Government’s first full ministry. The Labor Party has also been confirmed as having won 77 seats in the House of Representatives and thus will form a majority government. Anika Wells MP, Kristy McBain MP and Anne Aly… Continue reading The First Albanese Ministry
NT Cabinet Reshuffle
24/05/2022On 10th May 2022, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Michael Gunner resigned from his position. Following a meeting of the NT Labor caucus, Hon Natasha Fyles MLA was elected unanimously as the leader of the Labor Party and as the 12th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. On Monday 23 May, Chief Minister Fyles announced… Continue reading NT Cabinet Reshuffle
The 2022 Australian Federal Election: Results and Policies
23/05/2022The 2022 Federal Australian Election was held on the 21st of May, 2022. The Australian Labor Party was elected into government under leader Anthony Albanese, defeating the incumbent Coalition government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. While not yet confirmed by the Australian Electoral Commission, it is likely that Labor will be able to form… Continue reading The 2022 Australian Federal Election: Results and Policies
Western Australia’s Trade Mission to India
17/05/2022The Western Australian Deputy Premier, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA will lead a Western Australian Government trade mission to India from the 12th to the 19th of July 2022. Diversifying the Western Australian Economy remains a priority for the McGowan state government, with 1.3 billion allocated in the 2022-23 State Budget to the Diversify WA… Continue reading Western Australia’s Trade Mission to India