In a special report tabled in Parliament today, the Acting NSW Ombudsman has recommended measures to ensure that Government’s efforts to foster economic development for Aboriginal people in NSW are successful. Increasing the economic prosperity of Aboriginal people is critical to improving social outcomes in many areas, such as health, education, child protection and community...

New consorting provisions came into effect in New South Wales on 9 April 2012 and are set out in the Crimes Act 1900 in Division 7, Part 3A. It is now an indictable offence punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a $16,500 fine to habitually consort with convicted offenders after receiving a warning...

This review examines whether new laws in New South Wales allow police to verify identification with appropriate regard to issues such as religious sensitivities.

This report outlines the findings and recommendations from our audit of the implementation of the NSW Interagency Plan to Tackle Child Sexual Assault in Aboriginal Communities. The Interagency Plan was released in January 2007 and operated for five years. Approximately $60 million was earmarked for implementing Interagency Plan initiatives. The Plan committed 11 government agencies...

This report is about people who live in mental health facilities beyond the point at which they need to be there, and the multiple barriers that prevent them from leaving. The consequences of this situation are significant – for the individuals themselves, and for the mental health system as a whole. Many people are being...