Dave Owens, former Deputy Commissioner of NSW Police, and Professor Mary O’Kane, Independent Planning Commission Chair and former NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, led this six-month inquiry, which reviewed the causes of, preparation for, and response to the 2019-20 bushfires.

This Special Commission of Inquiry responds to the "mishap" that was the disembarkation of passengers from the cruise ship Ruby Princess on the morning of 19 March 2020. The report finds that on the whole, New South Wales public health officials did attempt to protect the public health against COVID-19 on cruise ships.

Although Australia is a federation with a powerful central government, state governments control many of the levers most crucial for raising our productivity. The NSW Productivity Commission has focused on practical recommendations that align with other NSW government priorities.

Stable and affordable housing is an important instrument in the fight against poverty, but there are problems of shortages in Australia. This paper considers the extent of these and proposes policy options to effectively bridge that gap.

This document contributes to the ongoing conversation about good practice in supporting Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing.