A report into the prevalence, causes and impacts of loneliness in New South Wales finds many people are experiencing loneliness for ongoing periods, with significant impacts on their physical and mental health, social behaviour, and educational and employment outcomes. The report makes 20 recommendations. It recommends a multilayered, whole of society framework to address loneliness.

This review of the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Scheme focused on support for younger workers within the scheme and the risk factors and safety measures related to dust exposure in the tunnelling and quarrying industries in New South Wales.

This report addresses the critical and escalating housing challenges faced by essential workers in New South Wales, which directly undermines the delivery of key services. Essential workers are increasingly unable to afford or find suitable housing near their workplaces; forcing them into long commutes, substandard living conditions, or to leave their roles.

This report finds that youth crime is significantly impacting regional and rural communities in New South Wales. It makes a number of recommendations for improvement including targeted early intervention programs and improvement in supports for victims of crime. Smart, evidence-based strategies are required to deliver lasting change for communities.

A report from an inquiry into proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence in New South Wales. It presents three findings and provides 22 recommendations. The recommendations cover a variety of matters ranging from civics education, voting information, technology-assisted voting and electoral funding laws.