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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, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Disability discrimination, Disability rights

Channel 10 News: Disability Advocates Speak Out After Virgin Australia Airport Ordeals 

Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners spoke about the systemic barriers that prevent equal access to air travel for people with disability.
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  • Disability discrimination, Disability rights

The Guardian: Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery

People who use mobility aids often face unfair barriers when flying. Senior Solicitor Erin Turner Manners said airlines need to do better.
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  • Energy, Energy and water

The Australian: Solar users told to get smart with excess power

Senior Energy Advisor Craig Memery highlighted transparency issues with the export costs of household solar but said focus should be on the bigger issues.
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  • Civil rights, Raise the Age

NIT: Experts: Albanese has power — and duty — to lift age of criminal responsibility

Legal advice from Senior Counsel makes it clear the Commonwealth can act to protect children from harmful laws.
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  • Civil rights, Policing and detention, Raise the Age

ABC the World Today: Calls for federal intervention on youth justice

CEO Jonathon Hunyor and NATSILS CEO Karly Warner explained why the Commonwealth Government can and should take action to protect children.
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  • Civil rights, Raise the Age

ABC News: Use constitutional power to raise age of criminal responsibility nationwide, lawyers tell PM

Expert legal advice commissioned by the JEC clearly shows the Commonwealth can and should act to protect kids from harmful state laws.
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  • Homelessness, Homelessness and human rights

City Hub: When The Safety Net Snaps: How NSW’s Social Housing Is Failing People Who Need A Safe Home

This opinion piece from Policy Officer Alannah Daley explains why the NSW Government needs to support people in social housing better.
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  • Energy, Energy and water

The Energy: Ease of switching up for debate

We highlighted the difficulty of switching energy providers for even the most informed consumers.
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