Reviews

The Cabinet Office can request a review into NSW government processes, policies and procedures. Select a review to see the list of publications available for download.

Assisted School Travel

Ken Boston AO reviewed why some eligible students couldn't access the Assisted School Travel (AST) Program in 2012.

The response to the serious pollution incident at Orica Australia in August 2011

The response to the serious pollution incident at Orica Australia Pty Ltd ammonium nitrate plant on Kooragang Island was investigated.

Police Integrity Commission Act 1996

The Police Integrity Commission Act 1996 was reviewed to ensure ethical police conduct and governance in NSW.

Premier's Memorandum – Publication of Ministerial Diaries

This Review focused on whether the Premier’s Memorandum M2014-07 is meeting its policy objective of providing transparency in relation to lobbying of ministers. 

Review of grants administration NSW

The Review into NSW Government grants made 19 recommendations to bring grants administration in line with best practice. This included delivering value for public money, robust planning and design, adopting key principles, and delivering a high-quality customer experience.

Review of policies and procedures for Ministerial offices

The Review examined the processes for receiving and handling complaints about bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct concerning ministerial staff in NSW.

The Health Care Complaints Act 1993

The HCC Act was reviewed in 2003 in response to the shortcomings of the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) investigation report.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1998

Bruce McClintock SC conducted the Review into the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act to determine whether the terms of the Act remained appropriate.

The Lobbying of Government Official Act 2011

The Lobbying of Government Officials Act 2011 regulates lobbying activity in NSW. Under section 24 of the Lobbying Act, the Premier is required to conduct a Review of the Act.

The Natural Resources Commission Act 2003

The Review of the Natural Resources Commission Act 2003 was to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act are appropriate for meeting these objectives.

NSW Government submission: Australian Government Productivity Commission review of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap

This Review provided an opportunity for governments to highlight where they are changing the way they operate, where outcomes are improving for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and where additional effort is needed.

Review of the Community Building Partnership administration process

In 2016 improvements were recommended to the grants administrative process and the funding agreements of the Community Building Partnership Program.

Broadmeadow Governance Review

The Review will examine the governance and assurance of the NSW Government projects underway in the Broadmeadow growth area and any related projects in the Hunter region.

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