Overview This paper reports on trends in NSW State finances between 2002-03 and 2015-16 (inclusive). For most of the key indicators, the paper also shows trends by Parliament for the current (56th) Parliament and previous three (55th, 54th and 53rd) Parliaments. This paper sets out the key trends but only briefly discusses the reasons for...

This paper revisits the Wood Royal Commission report, examines the current system of police accountability in NSW, and discusses the many reviews of the system that have taken place over the past decade. Overview The importance of having a system of external oversight of police conduct was highlighted by the Wood Royal Commission into the...

Overview: The issue of alcohol-related violence, and in particular violence occurring in and around licensed premises, has been at the forefront of debate in NSW for several years. A range of measures have been introduced to tackle this problem, including those announced by Premier O’Farrell on 21 January 2014. Restrictions imposed on licensed premises under...

Repeat offenders are responsible for a large proportion of crime in NSW; and those returning to prison make up more than half of the prison population. The costs of reoffending to society and the criminal justice system are therefore clear. Focusing on adult reoffending, this paper seeks to address these four key questions: (1) Are...

This report presents some facts and figures about Crown land, provides a brief history and summary of the legislation governing Crown land, and outlines the proposed reforms. Introduction In March 2014, the NSW Government announced substantial changes to the management of Crown land in NSW, following a review by an inter-agency Steering Committee. The Minister...