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.
South East Queensland Flood Recovery Grants
16/03/2022In late February and March 2022, the Australian east coast was battered by severe floods, impacting 22 local government areas and 8 cities in Queensland. Federal, State and Local Governments have announced numerous grants to help flood-affected Queenslanders get back on their feet. These grants are aimed at aiding community recovery in the short to… Continue reading South East Queensland Flood Recovery Grants
McGowan Government launches $100 million Investment Attraction Fund
14/03/2022On March 9 2022, Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan, along with Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade Roger Cook, launched a $100 million Investment Attraction Fund to help drive Diversify WA strategy. The fund seeks to encourage further investment in Western Australia with the aim of facilitating job creation, increasing demand… Continue reading McGowan Government launches $100 million Investment Attraction Fund
New task force to examine Western Australian shipping industry
07/03/2022On Saturday, March 5th, Western Australia’s Deputy Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Transport; Planning and Ports Rita Saffioti announced the establishment of a Shipping and Supply Chain Taskforce. Unprecedented flooding on Australia’s East Coast and in South Australia alongside severe weather events in the North-west have caused significant supply chain issues and food shortages… Continue reading New task force to examine Western Australian shipping industry
Updated Mask Mandates in Victoria and a Safe Return to the Office
22/02/2022On Tuesday 22 February 2022, Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, alongside the Victorian Minister for Health, Martin Foley declared that as of 11:59pm on Friday 25 February 2022, the public health recommendation for Victorians to work or study from home will be withdrawn. Due to the increased third dose vaccination rates in conjunction with a decline… Continue reading Updated Mask Mandates in Victoria and a Safe Return to the Office
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