New South Wales establishes a taskforce aimed at reducing and preventing violence in hospitals, responding to reported increases in incidents involving patients. According to reporting, the move comes as concern grows about safety for hospital staff, with authorities citing unacceptable levels of violence and threats. One example described in coverage involves a patient who allegedly threatened to harm staff “one by one,” underscoring the risks faced in clinical settings. The taskforce is intended to coordinate actions across the health system to address causes of aggression and threats, and to improve protections for staff. While the sources focus on the rationale for the taskforce and the seriousness of reported behaviour, they do not provide detailed information in the excerpts about specific measures, staffing changes, funding, or timelines. Overall, the announcements indicate that NSW is taking a structured approach to violence prevention in hospitals, with the goal of improving workplace safety for healthcare workers.