The Department of Communities and Justice (NSW) has released this discussion paper on coercive and controlling behaviour in the context of domestic and family violence in NSW.

Although Australia is a federation with a powerful central government, state governments control many of the levers most crucial for raising our productivity. The NSW Productivity Commission has focused on practical recommendations that align with other NSW government priorities.

Council officials play a vital role in serving local communities. To do this effectively, they need to uphold the highest standards of behaviour to ensure communities have trust and confidence in Local Government. The standards of behaviour are described in detail in this code of conduct.

This report presents the joint findings of the review of the Boarding Houses Act 2012 (the Act), a significant legislative reform that was introduced in response to concerns about the safety and well-being of residents living in boarding houses in NSW.

This report explores the regulatory framework in New South Wales, the challenges regulators face in ensuring regulation is fit-for-purpose, and identifies opportunities for the development of a roadmap for regulatory reform to enhance the State's productivity. It also shows how leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help regulators target the greatest opportunities...