JEC updates
Updates on Justice and Equity Centre events, work and community.
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2023 Social Justice Dinner
Each year PIAC brings together passionate people and organisations to celebrate our combined achievements and energise our work to reduce inequality and injustice. Join our 10th Social Justice Dinner to connect with colleagues and collaborators, be inspired by social justice trailblazers and learn how PIAC and partners will tackle injustice in 2023 and beyond. We…
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Storytelling & social justice: In conversation with Suzie Miller
Please complete the form to confirm your attendance at: Storytelling & social justice: In conversation with Suzie Miller Wednesday 9 November 2022 5.30pm – 7pm The Lobby, 60 Martin Place, Sydney
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View from the CASL – A legal finance podcast
The legal finance industry is interesting, diverse and constantly changing. We will speak each week to people involved in the legal finance industry to provide you with tips and tricks to accessing, obtaining and using legal finance. In this sixth episode, we are excited to speak with Jonathon Hunyor, the CEO of the Public Interest…
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The Aussie lawyer turned playwright making a West End debut – with a megastar lead
PIAC Alumni Suzie Miller and her dramatic critique of how the justice system treats sexual assault victims is set to premiere on the West End. Next up: a work celebrating the life of US legal legend Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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2021 Social Justice Dinner (reimagined!): thanks for your support
Thank you to all of our colleagues, supporters and friends who joined us for the 2021 Social Justice Dinner (reimagined!). Over 200 people gathered in satellite events across the country to celebrate a shared commitment to social justice and human rights, and tuned in at 8pm for an interactive program of speeches and presentations. The…
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Mandatory blood borne virus testing: a threat to human rights and no guarantee of safety for workers
The NSW Government is proposing to introduce mandatory blood borne virus testing for people whose bodily fluids come into contact with police, corrections officers, doctors and nurses and other frontline workers. Blood borne viruses (BBVs) include HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. People who refuse to comply with mandatory testing orders would face up to…
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PIAC Forum: NAIDOC 2020 – In conversation with Yvonne Weldon
Join us for a very special zoom event in acknowledgement of NAIDOC Week 2020. Wiradjuri woman Kishaya Delaney from PIAC’s Towards Truth project will be in conversation with Wiradjuri woman and Chairperson of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Yvonne Weldon, as they discuss Australia’s First Nations movements for change, and the confronting truth about Aboriginal deaths…
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PIAC Climate and Energy Forum – 14 Oct
We must achieve deep and urgent systemic change across our economy and society to prevent catastrophic climate change. NSW has acknowledged this by committing to a net zero emission target by 2050. How do we make this transition in our energy system in a way that promotes and protects social justice and human rights? Join…
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Statement on the Global Climate Crisis
Climate change caused by human activities is one of the most serious, far-reaching, and urgent challenges faced by people living in Australia and elsewhere. Climate change has, and will continue to increase both mean and extreme temperatures, as well as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, bushfires, floods and storms.…
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2020 Social Justice Dinner
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre invites you to join us, with special guest speaker Ben Quilty and MC Julia Baird, at the 2020 Social Justice Dinner. The Social Justice Dinner is PIAC’s main fundraising event to support our work to create systemic change by tackling barriers to justice for people who are vulnerable and facing disadvantage. Guests…