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About the Justice and Equity Centre
The Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre) is a leading independent law and policy centre. We help build a fairer, stronger society by tackling injustice and inequality.
We work with people experiencing disadvantage to expose discrimination and unfairness. We use test cases and policy advocacy to drive law reform and systems change. Our work protects and promotes human rights by challenging government and corporations. We collaborate and partner to develop solutions and achieve social justice.
News
AAP: Disability advocate forced to take 14-hour train trip
As we told a senate inquiry in May, disability mobility aids are not luggage, but essential supports that…
Towards Truth a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Awards
Our world-first truth-telling project has been nominated for a Law Award. Winners will be announced 10…
ABC: Moree crime rates falling but residents say drone use is overreach
Principal Solicitor Jonathan Hall Spence said lack of oversight of police drone use poses legal and privacy…
NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in…
We settled cases alleging trespass by NSW Police for two mothers who endured relentless police attendances…
NSW Police settles trespass case alleging ‘excessive’ bail checks on families
Our client shared her experiences of dozens of intimidating and distressing home attendances by Police.
Energy regulator rejects Transgrid’s billion-dollar bailout bid
We explained why a recent regulator decision protected consumers and required Transgrid to bear the cost of…
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30 Sep 2026
Towards Truth a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Awards
Our world-first truth-telling project has been nominated for a Law Award. Winners will be announced 10…
1 Sep 2026
Energy regulator rejects Transgrid’s billion-dollar bailout bid
We explained why a recent regulator decision protected consumers and required Transgrid to bear the cost of…
7 Aug 2026
Truth-telling project reaches major milestone
Our world-first truth telling partnership, Towards Truth, has published its 100th research subject.