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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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Treaty Victoria Image 800 x 450
  • 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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The Guardian Logo 800
  • 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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Gas Energy news tile
  • 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, HPLS women

2SER: New domestic violence rental reforms need to be backed by action

The new reforms are welcome, but need Government support to be truly effective.
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City Hub Coverage DV rental reforms 800 x 450
  • Homelessness, HPLS women

City Hub: New Rental Protections Hope To Empower Victim-Survivors Of Domestic Violence

New laws could help protect victim survivors of domestic violence, if they are backed by action.
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  • Access to justice, Civil rights

2SER: Why changes to freedom of information law could harm transparency

Australia's freedom of information system is broken, but the Australian Government's proposed changes would make it even worse.
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AAP Coverage Trans discrimination in prisons 800 x 450
  • Civil rights, Discrimination

Yahoo News (AAP): Trans jail ban sparks outrage amid inmate safety debate

We spoke up to counter transphobic comments and policies by state and territory governments.
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Lisa Robinson Coverage ABC 800 x 450
  • Disability discrimination, Disability rights

ABC News: Woman with disability twice denied permission to fly with assistance dog by Air New Zealand

We assisted Lisa Robinson in a complaint against Air New Zealand. In a win for passengers with assistance animals, the airline has changed its policy.
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