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.
ACT Elections
11/11/2024On Saturday the 19th October, The Australian Capital Territory held its Legislative Assembly election. The Labor Party secured a seventh consecutive term, governing since 2001. The ACT elects its 25-member legislative assembly through the Hare-Clarke system, a form of proportional representation. 5 members are elected across five electorates; Brindabella, Ginninderra, Kurrajong, Murrumbidgee, and Yerrabi. To… Continue reading ACT Elections
Labor’s Education Announcement
07/11/2024On 3 November 2024 the Albanese Labor Government announced their first election commitment, pledging to reduce every Australian’s student loan debt by 20% if re-elected in 2025. In conjunction with the reforms to the student loan indexation framework, as outlined in the May budget, approximately $20 billion of student debt will be wiped for 3… Continue reading Labor’s Education Announcement
2024 Queensland State Election
29/10/20242024 Queensland State Election At the election on 26 October 2024, Queensland saw a change in state government as the LNP regained power for the first time since 2015. The LNP required 47 seats to secure a clear majority victory from Labor. As the count continues with 8 seats still in doubt, the LNP… Continue reading 2024 Queensland State Election
Allan Government’s Housing Plans – More Homes Means More Opportunity
23/10/2024On 20 October 2024, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan made the first of a series of daily announcements outlining the Allan’s Government’s More Homes, More Opportunity plans which will deliver more homes for Victorians. The plan will have a range of initiatives including actions to address housing affordability and scarcity by increasing housing density in well-connected… Continue reading Allan Government’s Housing Plans – More Homes Means More Opportunity
2025 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar
15/10/2024On 10 October 2024, the House of Representatives and Senate agreed to a sitting pattern for 2025. The Senate will consider dates for Senate Estimates hearings on the next day of sitting.Please note that the calendar is expected to be amended as an election is due before the end of May 2025. For more information,… Continue reading 2025 Parliamentary Sitting Calendar