Civil rights

Because those with power must be accountable.
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Civil rights priorities

We expose and challenge discriminatory and unlawful policing practices, inhumane treatment of asylum seekers, and harsh conditions in youth detention. We work with people and communities affected by injustice and discrimination, to protect their rights and drive law and policy reform.

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Access to justice

Demanding transparency, accountability and access

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Discrimination

Strengthening protections for all people

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Asylum seeker rights

Protecting fundamental human rights

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Policing and detention

Ensuring fair and lawful treatment

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Raise the Age

Ten-year-olds don't belong in prisons and police cells

News and resources

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The Equality Bill will make real change for gender diverse people in NSW, but the Anti-Discrimination Act still requires urgent reform.
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Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, explained why the Government needs to do more to include LGBTQI+ Australians in the next Census.
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We made a submission to the Australian Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system. Our submission made recommendations on three issues where
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We made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. This follows submissions we have made at
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StreetCare member Alex* spoke about his experiences of over-policing in his social housing community.
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This reform will improve access to justice for people who have endured sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of their race, sex, disability or other attributes.

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