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New South Wales

Report

Independent rail review


The review was commissioned after the May 2025 overhead wiring failure at Homebush, Sydney. It examined the cause of the incident, the impact of recent repair and fleet investment, and whether passenger communications were adequate during major disruptions. It makes clear the performance of Sydney’s rail system is not where it needs to be.
Briefing paper

Coercive control monitoring report


Data on the first year of New South Wales (NSW) landmark coercive control legislation, which came into force on 1 July 2024. The legislation criminalises patterns of abusive behaviour in intimate partner relationships, marking a significant shift in how domestic abuse is recognised and addressed.
Evaluation

An evaluation of the NDIS Appeals Program Legal Services

Sandra Takchi

Legal Aid is funded by the Federal Government to provide legal support to eligible people who are appealing to the Administrative Review Tribunal about a National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) decision. This process evaluation details the merit of the program, its challenges, as well as the steps necessary for its efficient and ongoing operation.
Report

PFAS contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales


This inquiry was established after media reports revealed that elevated levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' had been detected in parts of Sydney’s drinking water. The report concludes no single jurisdiction can tackle this problem alone and recommends the government work with state and federal governments to support the phase-out of all non-essential uses of PFAS...
Report

Special ministerial inquiry into the Office of the Children's Guardian


A special ministerial inquiry into the workplace culture of the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) in New South Wales. It makes 16 recommendations to restore the OCG workforce, community and government’s trust and confidence that the OCG has the leadership, governance, policies and practices in place to achieve its mission.
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