New South Wales
Evaluation
Future Directions evaluation: final reports for the strategy and program evaluations
This report outlines the findings of outcome, economic and implementation evaluations of the Future Directions social housing programs. It finds more housing provision and better tenant experience, but less evidence of progress towards reducing reliance on social housing.
Report
Eye of the storm: how climate pollution fuels more intense and destructive cyclones
As oceans heat up, it is predicted that Australians will experience fewer cyclones but they will be more extreme. In 2025, Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused torrential rains, coastal flooding and powerful winds across the country. This report asserts the intensity and devastation of this event was fuelled by climate pollution. It calls for rapidly cutting...
Report
Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances): interim report
This interim report provides a brief overview of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Australia and summarises some of evidence received on the extent, regulation and management of PFAS. It has a focus on the impacts of PFAS contamination on the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, NSW. The report provides three recommendations.
Draft report
Out-of-home care costs and pricing: draft report
This report sets out draft decisions, findings and recommendations from a review of the cost of delivering out-of-home care and the pricing arrangements with non-government providers who deliver care under contract with the NSW Government. It recommends a simplified approach to pricing, increased financial support for carers and increased accountability across the system.
Policy
NSW industry policy
This policy sets out the long-term vision for the economic future of NSW. It focuses on strengthening the NSW economy by focussing on three connected missions: housing, net zero and energy transition, and local manufacturing. It foresees a proactive role for government underpinned by close cooperation and coordination with industry and other stakeholders.