28 May 2026 Article Family is Culture, First Nations justice, Media Coverage

Newcastle Herald: Fails, gaps, and secrecy: the push for watchdog to fix broken child protection system

Following years of systemic failure, we are part of a coalition calling for independent oversight of the NSW child protection system.

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28 May 2026 Article Family is Culture, First Nations justice, Media Releases

Experts and communities call for new independent oversight body to strengthen NSW child protection system

We're calling for an independent NSW Child Safety and Wellbeing Commission to strengthen oversight and regulation.

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27 May 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Joint submission from consumer advocates to the Senate Inquiry on Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026

All Australians deserve to be protected from harmful business practices that cost them time, money and negatively affect their wellbeing. The Justice and Equity Centre strongly supports long overdue reform.

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27 May 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Energy Supply General and Safety and Network Management Regulations 2026 consultation paper

Energy market regulation reform is crucial to align with the NSW Government’s broader energy transition roadmap and its commitment to supporting households along the way. By addressing regulatory gaps, anticipating changes and responding more effectively, the energy market transition will be more efficient, faster and cost less.

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25 May 2026 Article Asylum seeker rights, Civil rights, Policing and detention

Guardian: The home affairs minister, the private prison contractor and the secret meeting

We explained why a new blanket policy of handcuffing people in immigration detention for transfers was almost certainly unlawful.

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25 May 2026 Article A just transition, Energy, Energy and water

The Energy: ‘Expensive redundant assets’: syncon scrutiny as Transgrid seeks to pass on $400m cost

We pushed for smarter network investment on behalf of NSW energy consumers.

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25 May 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Submission in response to the AEMC’s Clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs in the ISPdraft determination

The Integrated System Plan (ISP) is there to guide an efficient, least cost transition of the National Electricity Market (NEM) power system, while keeping supply reliable. While ISP reform is necessary, we need to focus on changes improve the ISP’s scope to deliver that purpose.

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24 May 2026 Article A fairer NDIS, Disability rights, Media Coverage

SMH: Labor’s plan to fast-track NDIS overhaul hits hurdles

We gave expert analysis of the Australian Government's planned changes to NDIS and warned of the risks of rushing the changes through.

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22 May 2026 Article Civil rights, Policing and detention, Media Coverage

LSJ: NSW Government urged to reverse prison offence reforms

We called out the NSW Government's regressive and unfair changes to the prison discipline system.

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22 May 2026 Publication Family is Culture, First Nations justice

Submission to the Inquiry into the NT Care and Protection of Children Legislation Amendment (Every Child Matters) Bill 2026

Our submission to the Inquiry into the Northern Territory Government’s proposed changes to the child protection system raised serious concerns and urged that the Bill not be passed.

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