The global financial crisis (GFC) significantly affected the house/office building and engineering construction industry in Australia. From the December 2007 quarter to the December 2008 quarter, for example, owner occupied housing commitments fell by 22%. Although (in early 2009) the Rudd government launched the $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan (70% of which was...

This report presents data on criminal cases finalised in 2012 in the New South Wales Local, Children’s, District and Supreme Courts. It finds that criminal disposals have fallen across all court levels. In the Local Court, the number of persons/organisations with a finalised matter decreased 5.8 per cent (down from 115,206 in 2011 to 108,528...

This discussion paper explains the current policies and strategies designed to deliver sustainable growth for the Lower Hunter. It looks at the elements that have shaped the Lower Hunter in the past, the trends that are expected to shape the Lower Hunter in the future, and how we can facilitate and manage growth in a...

This updated version (of an October 2010 issues backgrounder) takes account of the recent introduction of the Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill in New South Wales. Recent cases in Australia are canvassed as are proposed reforms and recommendations in selected jurisdictions, notably South Australia, Tasmania and the United Kingdom. New sections on Canada and...

The NSW Creative Industries Industry Action Plan (IAP) is one of six IAPs commissioned by the NSW Government to help re-build the NSW economy.