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.
Western Australian Electoral Equality Bill
15/09/2021On 15 September 2021, Western Australian (WA) Premier Mark McGowan, and Attorney General and Minister for Electoral Affairs John Quigley, announced the introduction of an Electoral Equality Bill. The Bill, if passed, will make the WA upper house a whole State electorate, abolishing group voting tickets. The Bill follows the tabling of a final report… Continue reading Western Australian Electoral Equality Bill
Western Australian Budget 2021-22
10/09/2021On 9 September 2021, Western Australian (WA) Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan delivered the 2021-22 WA State Budget. This is the fifth state budget McGowan has delivered and the first since he took on the portfolio of Treasurer. The WA Premier attributed much of the State’s success to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget… Continue reading Western Australian Budget 2021-22
Western Australian Economic Response
06/09/2021On 5 September 2021, Western Australian (WA) Premier Mark McGowan and his Cabinet committed a further $1 billion of additional support in the 2021-22 State Budget, to be handed down on Thursday 9 September 2021. To date, almost $9 billion has been committed towards the State’s COVID-19 response and recovery. In addition to this announcement,… Continue reading Western Australian Economic Response
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Lockdown extension and restrictions update
01/09/2021On Wednesday 1 September 2021, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that many of the current lockdown restrictions will remain in place until 70 per cent of Victorians have received at least one vaccine dose. This target is expected to be achieved by Thursday 23 September. Subject to health advice, parts of regional Victoria may see… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Lockdown extension and restrictions update
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Lockdown extension and additional restrictions.
16/08/2021On Monday, 16 August 2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced an extension of the current lockdown until Thursday, September 2nd, 2021. In addition to the extension, the Premier announced a return to restrictions seen in last year’s stage four lockdown including the curfews and authorised work permits. It is hoped the lockdown will supress the… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Lockdown extension and additional restrictions.