Integrity in government has been a key issue in New South Wales for decades. This paper examines a range of topical issues including the funding model for integrity agencies, the regulation of political donations and lobbying and pork barrelling.

This paper looks at the building industry regulatory framework and initiatives of the NSW Government and explores the progress of recommendations arising from two recent parliamentary inquiries.

Mental health issues are common in the Australian population and have a significant impact on people's lives, society and the economy as a whole. This paper provides an overview of this important sector, with a particular focus on explaining the key themes for reform that cut across all the recent reviews and inquires, and which...

This paper presents evidence on shortages of social and affordable rental housing, outlines key New South Wales and Australian government initiatives, and summarises recent policy recommendations.

This paper provides an overview of school education in New South Wales, the major challenges it faces and the reforms that have been implemented to address those challenges.