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.
Foreign Investment Framework Reforms
03/05/2024Foreign Investment Framework Reforms On the 1st of May 2024, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced at the Lowy Institute reforms to Australia’s Foreign Investment Framework, with an emphasis on making the framework stronger, more streamlined, and more transparent. These reforms work in tandem with the Government’s ‘A Future Made in Australia’ policy, seeking to make Australia… Continue reading Foreign Investment Framework Reforms
The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024
01/05/2024The Miles Labor Government has passed the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 (both received Royal Assent on 26 April 2024) strengthening the government’s commitment to reduced emissions. The Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 is designed to position Queensland as a leader in combating climate change while… Continue reading The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024
Tasmanian Shadow Cabinet
23/04/2024Tasmanian Shadow Cabinet and Leadership Team On Wednesday the 10th of April, Dean Winter was elected as the leader of the Tasmanian Labor Party and became the Tasmanian Opposition Leader. On Tuesday the 16th of April Winter announced his Cabinet alongside incoming Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Ella Haddad MP, and Shadow… Continue reading Tasmanian Shadow Cabinet
The National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Program
19/04/2024On Wednesday the 17th of April, the Hon Richard Marles MP, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, addressed the National Press Club to launch the National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the Integrated Investment Program (IIP). Marles emphasised the strategic focus on Australia’s amphibious force, funding re-prioritisation and the historic level of funding increase… Continue reading The National Defence Strategy & Integrated Investment Program
Environment Protection and Conservation (EPBC) Act Reforms
18/04/2024On April 16, 2024, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, announced the Government’s plan to progress to the second stage of its Nature Positive Plan, including establishing the body ‘Environment Protection Australia’. The announcement follows the Government’s commitment to comprehensively reform the nation’s primary environmental protection laws, the Environment Protection and… Continue reading Environment Protection and Conservation (EPBC) Act Reforms