This e-brief provides an overview of the current law regarding the age of criminal responsibility in New South Wales.

This paper provides a brief overview of the current law in NSW in relation to sexual consent, as well as some background to the proposed reforms.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 was introduced in the Parliament of NSW by Independent MP, Alex Greenwich, on 14 October 2021. This paper considers the Bill, especially its provisions concerning eligibility criteria, the process involved, safeguards and allowance for conscientious objection. It includes a comparison with similar legislation in the other Australian states.

This e-brief outlines how Australian parliaments adapted in a fast-moving and uncertain environment, focusing on the NSW Parliament. It also examines the implications for parliamentary democracy from parliament operating in its diminished form and from the government’s legislative response to the crisis.

This e-brief investigates the issue of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in the context of housing and homelessness.