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.
2019-20 Victorian Budget Update
12/12/2020Government’s 2019-20 Budget Update. The 2019-20 Budget Update follows through on more recent commitments made by Labor since the May Budget. The Budget Update outlines how the Victorian Government will continue to deliver record investment in rail and road infrastructure, while maintaining a surplus in a slow national economy. It also makes significant commitments to… Continue reading 2019-20 Victorian Budget Update
Queensland Machinery of Government Changes
16/11/2020Following the Cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Annastasia Palaszczuk last week the Queensland public service has been restructured accordingly. These changes reflected changes to the ‘Machinery of Government’. As a rule, each Minister has a single Department and Director-General to whom all the relevant divisions of a portfolio report. There have been significant changes to… Continue reading Queensland Machinery of Government Changes
ACT Parliamentary & Governing Agreement
16/11/2020On Monday 2 November 2020, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA, delivered the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement for the 10th Legislative Assembly. The Agreement is between Andrew Barr MLA, Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch, Yvette Berry MLA, Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch,… Continue reading ACT Parliamentary & Governing Agreement
ACT Government Ministerial Appointments
16/11/2020ACT Government Executive Andrew Barr MLA Chief Minister Treasurer Minister for Climate Action Minister for Economic Development Minister for Tourism Yvette Berry MLA Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Early Childhood Development Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Minister for Women Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence… Continue reading ACT Government Ministerial Appointments
Queensland Labor Government Cabinet
12/11/2020Premier Palaszczuk today announced her new Cabinet and Ministerial team to guide the continuing economic response to COVID-19. The refreshed team reflects the Government’s priorities in the economic recovery and development of new industries such as hydrogen and supporting the traditional strengths of Queensland in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and resources. You can find the full Ministry… Continue reading Queensland Labor Government Cabinet