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

LSJ: Homelessness as a social and legal issue

StreeetCare member Glenn and HPLS Principal Kira Levin spoke the multiple challenges facing people experiencing homelessness.

27 Mar 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Joint submission to the DCCEEW’s Retail Electricity Tariff Reforms Consultation Paper.

Retail electricity tariff and pricing reform is a key part to NSW’s net zero energy transition. But any changes must ensure fundamental consumer rights of choice and consent are protected.

27 Mar 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Submission in response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into data centres

As more data centres are built and proposed across NSW, it is crucial to ensure development is subject to strong standards, fair cost allocation and clear planning rules that protect energy and water consumers from assuming any extra risk or costs.

24 Mar 2026 Article Homelessness, StreetCare, Commentary

StreetCare member Tony wins Homelessness NSW award

Tony received the Lived Experience Champion away for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.

20 Mar 2026 Article JEC updates, Commentary

Social Justice Dinner 2026: story-telling, truth and justice

Award-winning author Shankari Chandran spoke to broadcaster Fran Kelly about identity and social justice.

19 Mar 2026 Article Energy, Energy and water, Media Coverage

The Energy: Who will carry the can for stranded gas

JEC Energy Director Douglas McCloskey expressed concerns that people will still pay unfair costs under proposed changes.

19 Mar 2026 Article A fairer NDIS, Disability rights, Media Coverage

2SER: A Game Changing Win for NDIS Participant

Senior Solicitor Mitchell Skipsey spoke about what Lee Eastham's win in the Federal Court could mean for people with disability.

19 Mar 2026 Article Discrimination, Media Coverage

Star Observer: Explainer – Laws Protecting LGBTQIA+ People Exist Around Australia – SA Lags Behind

The JEC's Alastair Lawrie called on the SA Government to address the state's lack of LGBTIQ vilification protections.

19 Mar 2026 Article Energy, Energy and water, Media Coverage

Renew Economy: Regulator says consumers won’t be left holding bill for stranded gas networks

The JEC's Douglas McCloskey welcomed proposed changes to make sure people aren't stuck with unfair gas costs.

19 Mar 2026 Article A just transition, Energy, Energy and water

Justice and Equity Centre welcomes AEMC gas network reforms but warns stronger action needed sooner

We welcome progress towards gas rules that are fit to manage the energy transition.