The 2014 reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) resulted in the removal of younger recipients with some work capacity from the DSP. This paper explores the effect on household income and health outcomes for those removed. The findings have important implications for the design of income support payment. The paper provides key insights for...

A growing body of evidence shows mental ill-health from climate change impacts has grown in recent years, with children and young people among those most at risk. To successfully address climate mental health impacts, action is required at multiple levels – individual, organisational and local community as well as state and national policy.

This report looks at the relationship between health problems and legal problems. It finds evidence shows people with long-term illness or disability and/or mental distress have worse outcomes, with health and legal problems tending to reinforce each other.

This inquiry was established to examine the current situation in New South Wales regarding e-cigarette use ('vaping'), its prevalence among children and young people, and the impact of programs and services aimed at preventing uptake. The inquiry looked at the effectiveness of New South Wales' current regulatory framework and explore ways to address challenges in...

The practices of transnational corporations (TNCs) affect population health through unhealthy products, shaping social determinants of health, or influencing the regulatory structures governing their activities. This research revealed sufficient information to recognise that strong regulatory frameworks are needed to help to avoid or to mediate negative health impacts.