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ABC Coverage Transmission 800 x 450
  • A just transition, Energy and water

ABC: Australia’s race to rewire the country amid a global transmission boom is not unique

Senior Advisor Craig Memery said way transmission costs are being paid risks the social licence for the transition.
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The energy coverage consumer duty 800 x 450
  • Energy, Energy and water

The Energy: Push for consumer duty as energy market grows more complex

Energy and Water Program Director Douglas McCloskey stressed the importance of getting new protections right.
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FY25 26 Media Coverage 37
  • Civil rights, Raise the Age

NIT: Advocates warn more children will be ‘churned through the system’ after NSW law changes

CEO Jonathon Hunyor said the NSW Government should focus on real solutions, including raising the age of criminal responsibility.
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  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

New youth justice Bill doubles down on failing approach

A new Bill rushed into Parliament by the NSW Government ignores the expert advice of an Independent Review into doli incapax.
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SMH coverage doli 800 x 450
  • Civil rights, Raise the Age

SMH: When is a child responsible for a crime? Not everyone likes the answer

We argued that changes to doli incapax will mean more children receive prison sentences.
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  • First Nations justice

2SER: Treaty in Vic… and what it could mean for NSW

Treaty in Victoria shows a pathway for NSW and the Federal Government, as Solicitor Emma Bastable outlined.
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  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

3CR: Racial Discrimination Challenge Against Bail Checks

The case raises serious concerns about the over-policing of Aboriginal people both in NSW and around Australia.
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Yahoo coverage RDA case 800 x 450
  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

Yahoo News (AAP): ‘Disruptive’ bail checks left brothers scared of police

Our clients' mother, Megan*, explained the impact of invasive police checks on her family.
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NIT Racial Discrimination 800 x 450
  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

NIT: After 150 visits in 20 months, Aboriginal brothers bring racial discrimination case against NSW Police

Senior Solicitor Grace Gooley explained why we believe the boys were targeted because they are Aboriginal.
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Guardian Coverage RDA case 800 x 450
  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

Guardian: 150 police visits in 20 months: Indigenous mother takes action after her boys subjected to ‘relentless’ checks

We're representing two Aboriginal brothers in a Racial Discrimination case against NSW Police.
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  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

Aboriginal brothers take racial discrimination case against NSW Police to the Federal Court

The boys were subject to more than 150 bail checks by police in 20 months. Statistical evidence shows Aboriginal people are more likely to be checked at home by police.
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  • Civil rights, Policing and detention

Guardian: Change to firearm prohibition orders in NSW a ‘sensible reform’, justice advocate says

Solicitor Lucy Kelley explained the importance of changes to Firearm Prohibition Orders that will allow children to challenge these orders in NCAT.
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  • A just transition, Energy and water

Renew Economy: Customers should pay to quit gas, says rule maker, but with strict rules around “actual costs” of disconnection

We argued for a national framework around gas disconnection to prevent uncertainty for people getting off gas.
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  • Homelessness, StreetCare

StreetCare’s Anna Nagel wins NCOSS lived experience award

Anna won the Amir Bodenstein lived experience award, named in honour of a fellow StreetCare member.
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