Briefing paper
Age of criminal responsibility
This e-brief provides an overview of the current law regarding the age of criminal responsibility in New South Wales.
Briefing paper
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Consent Reforms) Bill 2021
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.
Briefing paper
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (NSW): a comparison with legislation in other states
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...
Briefing paper
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parliament
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.
Briefing paper
The relationship between domestic and family violence and housing
This e-brief investigates the issue of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) in the context of housing and homelessness.