SGS Economics and Planning Public Libraries NS Warticle

What we've learnt about public libraries in New South Wales

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Arts and Culture, Community Infrastructure, Education

We recently assessed the community value of public libraries across New South Wales, contributing to the State Library of New South Wales “Balancing the books” report. We sat down with SGS Principal and Partner Andrew McDougall, who led the work to unpack the findings.
SGS Economics and Planning Valuing First Nations Culture in CBA

Valuing First Nations culture in cost benefit analysis: From principle to practice

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Health, Housing

In this article, we explore the NSW Treasury's First Nations Investment Framework and how we've applied it in our own work.
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From a community store to a region’s future: Barossa Co-op’s legacy

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Employment, For Purpose

Barossa Co-op exists to “make living in the Barossa better”. Central to the purpose is building and keeping wealth within the local economy, a living example of community wealth building in action.
SGS Economics and Planning 2026 Questions

The big questions shaping 2026

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Community Infrastructure, Employment, Environment, Health, Housing

In this article, we explore the key questions shaping decision-making in 2026, as housing, infrastructure, wellbeing, climate and workforce challenges become more complex and interconnected.
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35 years in good company

What's New

Thirty-five years ago, three people with a shared belief set something in motion. They believed public policy could be better. More evidence-led. More human. And more impactful if shaped independently, with integrity.
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Rental Affordability Index 2025: Signs of stabilisation, but pressures remain high

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Housing

Australia’s rental affordability has finally stabilised in parts of the country after years of steep decline. It’s the first hint of relief for many renters, but pressures remain high, especially for people on low and moderate incomes.

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