This analysis of nearly 40,000 applications finalised in 2024 provides a unique view into how tenancy matters progress through the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). The report reveals patterns in dispute resolution, party roles, hearing outcomes and procedural timelines. It provides detailed insights into how tenancy disputes are initiated, managed and resolved.

This report addresses the critical and escalating housing challenges faced by essential workers in New South Wales, which directly undermines the delivery of key services. Essential workers are increasingly unable to afford or find suitable housing near their workplaces; forcing them into long commutes, substandard living conditions, or to leave their roles.

This research focuses on the opportunity to better utilise existing network infrastructure and reduce energy costs for Australian Capital Territory residents. It finds that significant population growth to 2045 and electrification can be accommodated within existing capacity if electric vehicle charging and water heating occurs in times of otherwise low electricity demand.

The toolkit offers a framework to support governments in designing and implementing effective energy efficiency measures by combining policies across three core pillars: regulation, information and incentives. It incorporates a wide range of case studies and provides 10 strategic principles to help guide policymakers to enhance and expand their energy efficiency policies and programs.

As costs rapidly fall and technologies improve, battery storage of all kinds is set to accelerate across Australia, with benefits from bill savings, further cuts to climate pollution and a more reliable grid. This report argues that with targeted policies, Australia can ramp up battery storage and make the most of this opportunity.