The NSW adult prison population has fallen from a peak of 10,825 in April to 10,426 in September. Overview This report presents 24 months of reception, discharge and custody population data and comparisons between the current and previous quarter for age, gender, indigenous status, most serious offence and the average length of stay. Separate figures...

This audit finds that the quality and timeliness of financial reporting across the NSW public sector has continued to improve.

Outlines the current policy framework in New South Wales influencing investment and the uptake of renewable energy. Summary This briefing paper assesses the current state of renewable energy in New South Wales, with a particular focus on electricity generation capacity. Where possible, the paper considers the future prospects for each renewable resource in the State...

Adolescence and early adulthood is the peak age of onset for many mental disorders, yet this age group is less likely than others to seek professional help. Young people instead prefer to turn to informal sources of support such as family and friends. As friends become increasingly important during adolescence, a friend is often the...

The New South Wales economy has overtaken Western Australia where the fading mining boom has seen it lose ground in terms of population growth, retail trade and investment. Summary The New South Wales economy has been in the headlines this quarter following the release of the October CommSec ‘State of the States’ report. New South...