This paper considers the cost of the Coalition’s position in seeking to undermine modern awards. It details how many workers would be directly affected by the Coalition’s proposed changes to modern award coverage and which occupations have the most to lose from such a policy, including brief case studies for key occupations. It also examines...

The state's first comprehensive framework developed to address the digital divide. The strategy aims to ensure all people in NSW can access, afford and safely engage with digital technologies and online resources, while maintaining offline options for essential services. It is framed around five pillars: connectivity, affordability, digital ability, accessibility, and digital trust and safety.

This paper presents data on the increasing prevalence of sexually explicit deepfakes and discusses their harmful impacts. It identifies three gaps in NSW’s offences, finding that the non-consensual creation of sexually explicit deepfakes of adults is unprohibited in NSW. It proposes amendments to the NSW’s offences along the lines of the new Commonwealth and Victorian...

This report outlines updated findings on digital inclusion in Wilcannia to assist with understanding and addressing the barriers to digital inclusion in remote communities. It highlights improvements in some indicators but declining mobile phone access and internet affordability issues.

This report suggests that with its energy heritage, transmission lines and regional workforce, the Hunter Valley is the ideal site for a modern nuclear facility. It provides five recommendations for action accompanied by an economic impact assessment.