This paper looks at the building industry regulatory framework and initiatives of the NSW Government and explores the progress of recommendations arising from two recent parliamentary inquiries.

This paper presents evidence on shortages of social and affordable rental housing, outlines key New South Wales and Australian government initiatives, and summarises recent policy recommendations.

NSW electorate profiles provide data from the 2021 census analysed by NSW electorate (2021 redistribution). This background paper presents the data in two-page summaries for each electorate. The 2021 redistribution electorate boundaries will come into effect at the 2023 NSW state election.