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.

National Reconstruction Fund Investment Mandate Announced

30/11/2023

30 November 2023 On the 30th of November, Minister for Industry and Science the Hon Ed Husic MP and Minister for Finance Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher announced the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation’s Investment Mandate. The announcement comes following the establishment the National Reconstruction Fund earlier this year to drive investment in Australian manufacturing capabilities… Continue reading National Reconstruction Fund Investment Mandate Announced

Capacity Investment Scheme Expansion

23/11/2023

On 23 November 2023, Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon Chris Bowen MP announced that the Albanese Government, in conjunction with the states, is expanding the existing Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and the National Energy Transformation Partnership (NETP) to support the delivery of more reliable, affordable and low-emissions energy. First announced in December… Continue reading Capacity Investment Scheme Expansion

Cyber Security Strategy

23/11/2023

On the 22nd of November, 2023 Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil released the 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy (The Strategy) available here. In addition to the $2.3 Billion of existing initiatives, the Government has committed $586.9 million to implement the goals outlined in the Strategy. This includes:  The strategic plan delineates six cyber shields designed to… Continue reading Cyber Security Strategy

First Ministry of the Allan Labor Government

03/10/2023

On Tuesday 26 September, Daniel Andrews announced his resignation as the Premier of Victoria and Member for Mulgrave. After almost nine years at the helm of the Victorian Government and twenty-one years in the Victorian Parliament Daniel Andrews decided now was the right time to leave. In 2010, Andrews became Victorian Labor Leader and just… Continue reading First Ministry of the Allan Labor Government

Privacy Act Review Report – Government’s Response 

28/09/2023

On the 28th of September 2023, Attorney General Mark Dreyfus KC MP released the Government’s response to the Privacy Act Review Report.   The Privacy Act Review Report, available here, summarises a two-year review of the Privacy Act 1988 (The Act) in Australia. The Privacy Act Review Report includes 116 proposals, a summary of the proposals… Continue reading Privacy Act Review Report – Government’s Response 

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