New South Wales
Discussion paper
Discussion paper for the Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW
The purpose of this review is to critically assess the role and functions of the Mental Health Commission of New South Wales, the effectiveness of the work it has undertaken in the period from 2018 to date, as well as its legislative framework, and to recommend any potential improvements to ensure the best mental health...
Report
A whole-of-university response to youth justice: reflections on a university–youth justice partnership
The University of Sydney and Youth Justice New South Wales signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in July 2021. This MoU builds on various prior collaborative activities between the two organisations and related work in other jurisdictions. This paper reflects on the progress and challenges of collaboration of this kind.
Report
NSW biodiversity outlook report 2024
Biodiversity is facing a number of pressures, including climate change, habitat loss and invasive species. These pressures are causing a decline in biodiversity in New South Wales This report provides results of the status and trends of biodiversity since the Biodiversity Indicator Program's first assessment in 2020. It includes updated results of previously reported biodiversity...
Assessment
Shadow SPI: Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2023
The object of the Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024 is to make amendments to Acts related to assisted reproductive technology, health records, public health and more. This document evaluates the NSW government's case for legislative reform.
Assessment
Shadow SPI: Jury Amendment Bill 2023
The object of the Jury Amendment Bill 2023 is to make miscellaneous amendments to the Jury Act 1977, including in response to a statutory review of amendments made to the Act by the Jury Amendment (Verdicts) Act 2006, and for related purposes. This document evaluates the government's case for legislative reform.