This paper examines how legal frameworks in New South Wales (NSW) shape decision-making for people living with dementia, given the challenges posed by progressive cognitive decline. It considers traditional surrogate decision-​making models and the supported decision-making approach. The paper highlights legal reforms and experiences from other Australian jurisdictions, in particular Victoria.

This paper identifies all coal mines in New South Wales (NSW) which are operational or could become operational in future, and their current and proposed timeframes of operation. It also sets out key economic statistics on employment, production, exports and royalties. NSW has 35 operational coal mines located across the five major NSW coalfields.

Notice of a bill to establish a human rights Act in New South Wales was given in 2025. This paper outlines how human rights are currently protected, reviews the debate about human rights Acts in Australia, and examines the features and effectiveness of the human rights Acts in the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Queensland...

This paper supports more in depth and informed discussion of housing vacancy and how it could be addressed in New South Wales. The policies summarised include monitoring, vacant housing strategies, rental agreements, tax incentives, vacant housing taxes, and compulsory requisition or purchase. Case studies and research findings are included.

This briefing paper describes existing foundational and disability supports available for children and young people in New South Wales. It includes discussion of structural factors that shape the service system; best practice supports and interventions; and frameworks that can be used to evaluate service availability, accessibility and effectiveness.