This snapshot updates statistical information on key economic indicators, 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 the March or June 2013...

This report finds that ambulances in New South Wales wait longer at hospital emergency departments today than in previous years. Executive summary Background The Ambulance Service of New South Wales plays an important role in our health system. Its paramedics provide frontline emergency care to the community. They treat sick and injured patients at the...

This report finds that NSW public hospitals are treating patients within national clinical timeframes, however increased operations will be required as targets increase and demand grows. Summary: “Thousands more people could be operated on in the NSW public health system if operating theatres ran more efficiently,” said Mr Achterstraat. “Waiting times for elective surgery will...

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 are presented for juveniles and adults. The counting unit is a custodial episode. An individual will be counted multiple...

Summary This paper reports on 11-year trends in NSW State finances between 2003-04 and 2013-14 (inclusive). For some of the key indicators, the paper also shows trends for the last two (53rd and 54th) Parliaments, and for the first three years of this (55th) Parliament. This paper sets out the key trends but only briefly...