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.
Safe and responsible AI in Australia: The government’s interim response
17/01/2024On the 17th of January 2024, The Australian Government published its interim response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia Discussion paper. The Interim Report is available in full here. A preliminary analysis of submissions found at least 10 legislative frameworks that may require amendments to respond to applications of AI. The Australian Government… Continue reading Safe and responsible AI in Australia: The government’s interim response
The Hon. Eva Lawler MP sworn in as NT Chief Minister
21/12/202321 December 2023 On Thursday 21 December, the Hon. Eva Lawler MP was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory. Lawler was elected Leader of the Northern Territory Parliamentary Labor Party and Chief Minister following the resignation of the Hon. Natasha Fyles MP on Tuesday. Lawler has served as the Member… Continue reading The Hon. Eva Lawler MP sworn in as NT Chief Minister
Capacity Investment Scheme South Australia-Victoria tender open
19/12/202319 December 2023 On Monday 18 December, the Capacity Investment Scheme South Australia-Victoria tender opened for bids. This follows the announcement on 23 November of the expansion of the Capacity Investment Scheme to target a total of 32 GW of new capacity nationally to be rolled out from 2024 to 2027. The tender is seeking… Continue reading Capacity Investment Scheme South Australia-Victoria tender open
Migration Strategy
18/12/2023On the 11th of December 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs, Clare O’Neil released Australia’s Migration Strategy, available here. The strategy is underpinned by five core objectives: A roadmap comprising 8 key actions has been developed to achieve the five core objectives. Commitments include: The Government has highlighted two priorities for future reform: Commitments include:… Continue reading Migration Strategy
The First Miles Government
18/12/2023On the 9th of December, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her resignation as the Premier of Queensland and Member for Inala. Palaszczuk leaves office as Australia’s longest-serving female Premier. On 15th December, following the Parliamentary Labor Caucus meeting, the Hon. Steven Miles MP was elected as the 40th Premier of Queensland. The Miles Government has identified… Continue reading The First Miles Government