Australian governments have announced extraordinary funding measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. ​The measures have aimed to boost the health system, support the economy, and assist households and vulnerable groups in the community. This paper outlines NSW government funding measures. It also summarises major Commonwealth funding initiatives, which in this paper are defined...

This paper discusses Australia’s and NSW’s performance in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). It also discusses recent proposals for reform of NSW school education.

This briefing paper presents a snapshot of regional NSW's demographic, economic and labour force characteristics.

This e-brief investigates the issue of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in the context of housing and homelessness.

This issues backgrounder updates the 2015 e-brief 'Right to farm laws', focusing primarily on significant developments in Australia.