New South Wales
Report
A balancing act: lawyers’ views on access to justice in regional, rural and remote NSW
Justice delivery in regional, rural and remote NSW is shaped by distance, local context and community needs. Drawing on practitioner insights, the research explores how legal services function, the barriers and supports affecting access to justice, and the potential for technology to improve service delivery and meet the legal needs of these communities.
Strategy
Building better responses: NSW strategy to respond to the use of domestic and family violence 2026–2030
A dedicated strategy for New South Wales (NSW) to respond to the use of domestic and family violence and address perpetrator behaviour. The strategy provides a focus on people who use violence. It recognises that tackling key drivers of violence early is one of the most effective ways to break cycles of violence and protect...
Strategy
NSW disability inclusion plan 2026–2029
This plan to make life better for people with disability sets out 30 key actions the New South Wales (NSW) Government has committed to, as required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). Structured around four focus areas, the plan ensures accountability and progress toward greater inclusion, accessibility and equity across services and communities.
Submission
Seizing a unique opportunity to improve responses to men using domestic and family violence
This submission outlines the investment needed to implement the NSW Strategy to respond to the use of domestic and family violence 2026-2030. The submission presents a roadmap for building earlier, more coordinated and more effective responses to men using violence, a critical step toward improving safety for women and children across New South Wales.
Briefing paper
How crime rates in NSW compare to the rest of Australia
A study comparing crime and safety in New South Wales (NSW) with other Australian states and territories for violent and property crime. Overall, the analysis demonstrates that crime rates in NSW are generally low compared to other Australian states and territories. However, sexual assault stands out as an offence of concern.