According to the Australian Statistical Geography Standard which came into effect from July 2011 onwards, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has divided NSW into 28 Statistical Areas Level 4. Fifteen of these areas fall within Sydney and the Central Coast, and these will be the subject of a separate paper. This paper is concerned...

This paper provides updated statistical information on key economic indicators for New South Wales, thereby presenting an updated snapshot of the NSW economy and providing relevant points of comparison with other Australian States and Territories. Statistics are updated to the end of the most recent quarter available. Most indicators have thus been updated to include...

Two main types of 'single use' plastic bags are used in Australia: 'Singlet' bags , or lightweight plastic bags, made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) – used mainly in supermarkets, fresh produce, convenience stores and take-away food outlets, and other non - branded applications; and 'Boutique' bags made of low density polyethylene (LDPE) – generally...

In November 2012, the Minister for Family and Community Services, Pru Goward MP, released a discussion paper containing child protection legislative reform proposals. The reform proposals are in three parts: (1) promoting good parenting; (2) providing a safe and stable home for children and young people in care; (3) and creating a child-centred system. This...

In November 2012 the Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts released an issues paper, Making NSW Number 1 Again: Reducing Regulatory Burden (the "2012 Issues Paper"). That paper proposes to repeal six pieces of legislation in the portfolio of Fair Trading, including the Landlord and Tenant (Amendment) Act 1948 No.25 (the LTA Act). The closing date...