13 Aug 2026 Article First Nations justice, Towards Truth, Commentary

Towards Truth: Control and resilience on Aboriginal reserves

New research shows how NSW Government laws and policies about reserves controlled how and where thousands of Aboriginal people lived.

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4 Aug 2026 Article Civil rights, Raise the Age, Media Coverage

NIT: 'Abuse, restraint and isolation': Campaign pushes national minimum standards for children in custody

CEO Jonathon Hunyor spoke of the harms caused by criminalising children.

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31 Jul 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Submission in response to the AEMC's Electricity Review Package 1 consultation paper

As networks play an increasingly important role in facilitating an efficient energy transition, we need regulation that puts consumer outcomes at the centre of decision making.

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31 Jul 2026 Publication A just transition

Explainer: Emissions budgets are key to climate targets

Energy sector decision makers must focus on reducing emissions now, not just aim for net zero by 2050.

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30 Jul 2026 Article Civil rights, Policing and detention, Raise the Age

NIT: Indigenous children spending months in detention without sentence, new data shows

Legal advice we obtained shows that the Australian Government could act to stop state and territory governments from locking up children.

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30 Jul 2026 Article A fairer NDIS, Disability rights, Media Coverage

AFR: Crime gangs using violence to defraud NDIS

We challenged Australian Government plans meaning financially disadvantaged people are excluded from the NDIS.

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30 Jul 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Joint Submission in response to the AEMC’s Streamlining Payment Difficulty Protections draft determination

People should not be threatened with disconnection when they are struggling to afford their energy bills. Retailers should offer earlier and stronger support that is more personal, less intimidating and designed to minimise harm.

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30 Jul 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Joint Submission in response to the AEMC’s Strengthening Payment Difficulty Protections consultation paper

Retailers’ support for people who are struggling to pay their energy bills needs to be more effective. That’s why we’re recommending further reforms to make it easier for people to access the assistance they need, including making payment plans more affordable.

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28 Jul 2026 Article Civil rights, Policing and detention, Media Coverage

news.com.au: Push for ‘anytime, anywhere’ knife search powers for NSW Police

We highlighted a lack of evidence that knife wanding by police reduces crime.

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27 Jul 2026 Article Homelessness, Homelessness and human rights, Media Coverage

Region Riverina: ‘No one should be forced into the cold’: Foley pushes to halt homeless evictions

Kira Levin from the Homeless Persons' Legal Service said move-on orders prevent people getting the help they need.

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