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.

NSW STATE ELECTION: LABOR ELECTS CHRIS MINNS AS NSW’S 47TH PREMIER AND APPOINT INTERIM MINISTERY AS SEVEN SEATS REMAIN IN DOUBT

28/03/2023

28 March 2023 This week sees the end of the caretaker period of NSW as Labor’s interim ministry is sworn in by Governor Margaret Beazley. Labor Leader Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW with his interim ministry consisting of the following MPs The official ministry is expected to be… Continue reading NSW STATE ELECTION: LABOR ELECTS CHRIS MINNS AS NSW’S 47TH PREMIER AND APPOINT INTERIM MINISTERY AS SEVEN SEATS REMAIN IN DOUBT

AUKUS Nuclear-powered Submarine Announcement

14/03/2023

14 March 2023 In San Diego, USA, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was joined by President of the United States Joe Biden and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak to announce a new stage in the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. Building on the establishment of AUKUS in 2021, today’s announcement confirms the pathway for… Continue reading AUKUS Nuclear-powered Submarine Announcement

Privacy Act Review Report

28/02/2023

Introduction On 16 February 2023, the Attorney-General publicly released the Privacy Act Review Report (The Report). A one-page review of the report is available here. The aim of the report was to consider whether the act and its enforcement mechanisms are adequate.  The report summarises a two-year review of the Privacy Act 1988 (The Act)… Continue reading Privacy Act Review Report

SEC Expert Advisory Panel

08/02/2023

On 7 February 2023, the Andrews Labor Government in Victoria announced the appointment of an Expert Advisory panel to guide the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC). The SEC’s Expert Advisory Panel will be chaired by John Bradley, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action – and will also include Audrey Zibelman, Andy… Continue reading SEC Expert Advisory Panel

The current composition of the Australian Parliament (as of 08/09/2023) 

06/02/2023

House of Representatives Labor  Coalition  Greens  Katter Party  Center Alliance  Independents  78 56 4  1  1  11  Senate Coalition  Labor  Greens  One Nation  Jacqui Lambie Network  Independents  United Australia Party  31 26  11 2  2  3 1 

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