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.
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
South Australian Labor Budget Reply
24/06/2021On Thursday 24 June 2021, South Australian Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas MP delivered the 2021- 22 Budget in Reply. Labor will continue to announce further policies ahead of the 19 March 2022 election. Mr Malinauskas characterised the Liberal’s Budget as one of unprecedented borrowing, lacking a debt pay back plan. Mr Malinauskas suggested that the… Continue reading South Australian Labor Budget Reply
Queensland Investment Attraction
21/06/2021On Monday 21 June 2021, Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick addressed a post-Budget event hosted by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). In the address Minister Dick announced a new investment policy to sit within the newly created Queensland Jobs Fund for further industry attraction and development. Invested in Queensland… Continue reading Queensland Investment Attraction
Queensland Government Budget 2021-22
15/06/2021The 2021-22 Budget creates new records for investment in health and education. It continues the strong pipeline of capital works across the State. BUDGET IN FOCUS •At the centrepiece of this budget are four new funds to support a Queensland that is bigger and fairer and backs new jobs: $1 Billion Housing Investment Fund with… Continue reading Queensland Government Budget 2021-22
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid – June 2021
13/06/2021On Friday June 11 the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic Games 2032 “IOC Future Host Commission Questionnaire Response” was released publicly for the first time by the Australian Olympics Committee. The document details the bid proposal of the Australian, Queensland and local Governments for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. The IOC Executive Board has endorsed this bid… Continue reading Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid – June 2021