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 Electric Car Discount and Community Battery Plan
30/03/2021On 31 March 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese and the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced a new electric car discount and community battery plan. The plan aims to lower household power bills and transport costs, reduce emissions and help stabilise the nation’s energy grid. Electric Vehicle Discount If elected, a… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Electric Car Discount and Community Battery Plan
South Australian Labor Hydrogen Plan
19/03/2021On 23 March 2021, South Australian Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas MP announced a new hydrogen plan, a year ahead of the state election set for 19 March 2022. Under this plan, a Malinauskas Labor government will invest $593 million into a hydrogen power plant, powering between 60 000 and 90 000 homes by the end… Continue reading South Australian Labor Hydrogen Plan
2021 Western Australian Cabinet
18/03/2021On 18 March 2021, following the Western Australian (WA) state election and the re-election of a Labor government, Premier Mark McGowan has announced his new Cabinet. Key Changes Mark McGowan will now also assume the role of Treasurer Michelle Roberts will now leave the Cabinet to become the first female Speaker in the Legislative Assembly… Continue reading 2021 Western Australian Cabinet
Western Australian Election: Results and Policies
14/03/2021On 13 March 2021 at the Western Australian (WA) state election, Labor was reelected to government under Leader Mark McGowan, who was reelected as Premier for the second time. Legislative Assembly 30 seats are required to form government in the lower house. At the time of publication, Labor has secured 50 seats and is predicted… Continue reading Western Australian Election: Results and Policies
Federal Labor’s Future Cities Announcement
10/03/2021On 10 March 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the Australian Financial Review’s Business Summit in Sydney to discuss the future of Australian cities and Labor’s plan for post- pandemic economic recovery. In this, Albanese announced Labor’s new Cities Policy to ensure that urban cities can effectively drive the economy. The Leader noted that because… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Future Cities Announcement