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.

Queensland Budget 2021-22 – Job Creation Plan

10/06/2021

This week the Palaszczuk Labor Government committed $3.34 billion to job creation programs ahead of the upcoming state budget. These programs aim to further support Queensland’s COVID-19 economic recovery and increase investment attraction competitiveness by attracting major investment projects, creating ongoing jobs in priority sectors, and further strengthening supply chains. Further announcements about these funds… Continue reading Queensland Budget 2021-22 – Job Creation Plan

2021-22 Victorian Budget

16/05/2021

On 20 May 2021 Victorian Treasurer the Hon. Tim Pallas delivered the Andrews Labor Government’s seventh Budget. The 2021-22 Budget is aimed at recovering from to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as following through on the commitments made by Labor during the 2018 Victorian State Election. Treasurer Pallas laid out the Victorian… Continue reading 2021-22 Victorian Budget

2021 Federal Budget Reply

13/05/2021

On Thursday 13 May 2021 Federal Opposition Leader the Hon Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2021 Federal Budget in Reply. Albanese characterised Labor’s policy aims in three parts: An economy that delivers for working families. Investing in Australia’s future. No one held back and no one left behind. The reply outlined Labor’s broader economic agenda… Continue reading 2021 Federal Budget Reply

Northern Territory 2021-22 Budget

04/05/2021

On 4 May 2021, the Chief Minister and Treasurer Michael Gunner delivered the 2021-22 Northern Territory (NT) Budget. This is the second budget handed down by Mr Gunner and follows the late budget delivered in November 2020. The 2021-22 budget is characterised by the COVID-19 recovery, including major investment in public health, infrastructure and tourism.… Continue reading Northern Territory 2021-22 Budget

New Zealand Travel Bubble

06/04/2021

On 6 April 2021, the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern confirmed the establishment of a quarantine-free Trans-Tasman travel bubble. From 19 April 2021 those travelling from Australia will be able to enter New Zealand without entering isolation. The announcement follows the current reciprocal arrangement with those travelling from New Zealand to Australia. Details:… Continue reading New Zealand Travel Bubble

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