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.
Western Australia announces border reopening
19/02/2022On Friday, 18th February, the Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan, announced that as of 12:01 am on Thursday, March 3rd, Western Australia would re-open its border to triple-dosed interstate travellers. The Premier had initially delayed the border re-opening to provide young West Australians with sufficient time to receive their first dose and others their third… Continue reading Western Australia announces border reopening
Victoria eases COVID-19 restrictions
17/02/2022On Thursday 17 February 2022 Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, announced an easing of COVID-19 measures put in place to contain the state’s Covid-19 Omicron outbreak. The changes announced will be in place from 6pm Friday, 18 February 2022; and include the removal of density limits and the reopening of indoor dance floors. When these… Continue reading Victoria eases COVID-19 restrictions
Northern Territory’s Snap Lockout
06/01/2022Today, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, announced that as of 1 pm 6 January 2022, a territory-wide lockout has come into effect. The lockout was announced after the Northern Territory recorded 256 new cases, the highest daily recorded in the territory to date. The lockout will remain in place until midday Monday 10… Continue reading Northern Territory’s Snap Lockout
WA to proceed with Safe Transition Plan
13/12/2021Today the Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announced that from 12.01am on Saturday, February 5, interstate and international travellers will be able to travel to WA without needing to quarantine. This is in line with the Premier’s announcement last month that WA’s border will ease when the state reaches 90% double dosed. The Premier has confirmed that… Continue reading WA to proceed with Safe Transition Plan
Queensland Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update
06/12/2021Easing of border restrictions Today Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that from 1am, Monday December 13th fully vaccinated travellers from interstate hotspots will be able to enter Queensland after returning a negative COVID test without needing to quarantine. The Premier had previously announced that border restrictions would be eased when Queensland reaches 80% fully vaccinated.… Continue reading Queensland Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update