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.
Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
27/11/2025On 27 November 2025, the Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025 is expected to be passed by the Senate and sent to the House of Representatives for endorsement of the amendments passed in the Senate. The Reform Bill is the primary component of a package aimed to modernise the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has been the subject of widespread industry, state government and cross party consultation over several years. The passage of the package of Bills through the… Continue reading Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
2026 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar
27/11/2025On 26 November 2025, the House of Representatives and Senate agreed to a sitting pattern for 2026. For more information, please contact Hawker Britton Partner & CEO Simon Banks on 0419 638 587.
Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
31/10/2025On 30 October 2025 the Government introduced the Environmental Protection Reform Bill into the House of Representatives. The Reform Bill is the primary component of a package aimed to modernise the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has been the subject of widespread industry, state government and cross-party consultation over several years. The reform… Continue reading Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
27/10/2025On Monday 20 October 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Donald Trump signed the United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths, a significant bilateral framework on critical minerals and rare earths at the White House, in a much anticipated first time meeting between… Continue reading United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
MELBOURNE’S METRO TUNNEL TO OPEN IN DECEMBER
08/10/2025On Tuesday 7 October, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced the opening of the Metro Tunnel in early December. The Metro Tunnel project is one of the Government’s signature infrastructure projects, and a key pillar of Victoria’s Big Build. The Metro Tunnel acts as an alternative to the City Loop, connecting the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham… Continue reading MELBOURNE’S METRO TUNNEL TO OPEN IN DECEMBER