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.
The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan
06/12/2021On Sunday 5 December 2021, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese, along with Deputy Leader Richard Marles and Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek, announced Labor’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan. The Plan includes a $1.2 billion commitment to address skills shortages in the workforce by providing free TAFE and creating more university places to help… Continue reading The ALP’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan
Victorian Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update
18/10/2021On Sunday, 17 October 2021 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton announced lockdown will end at 11:59pm on Thursday night, after Victoria reaches the 70% double vaccinated milestone this week. The easing of restrictions has slightly changed from what was originally announced in the Victorian Government’s Roadmap last month with up to… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Roadmap Update
Federal Labor: Buy Australian Plan
11/10/2021On 9 October 2021, Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the NSW State Labor Conference and announced Labor’s new ‘Buy Australian Plan’. This 10-point plan includes a new ‘Future Made in Australia’ office within the Department of Finance, to better align government procurement towards Australian businesses. The policy is in addition to other recent policy… Continue reading Federal Labor: Buy Australian Plan
ACT 2021-22 Budget
07/10/2021On 6 October 2021, Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr delivered the 2021-2022 ACT Budget. This is the tenth budget handed down by Mr Barr. The budget was originally scheduled for release on August 31 2021, however this was postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Restrictions in the ACT are expected to lift by October… Continue reading ACT 2021-22 Budget
Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Mandatory Vaccinations for Authorised Workers
01/10/2021On Friday, 1 October 2021 Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Tim Pallas announced all authorised workers in Melbourne and regional Victoria will require their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday, 15 October in order to continue working onsite. They will need to be fully vaccinated by 26 November. The… Continue reading Victorian Government COVID-19 Response: Mandatory Vaccinations for Authorised Workers