Media releases

Civil rights, Policing and detention

November 18, 2025

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.

Civil rights, Policing and detention

November 10, 2025

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.

Homelessness, HPLS women

October 22, 2025

Homelessness legal service says stronger new rental protections for DV victim-survivors must be backed by action

These reforms should mean for victim-survivors of domestic violence can leave dangerous situations without becoming homeless, if the changes are properly implemented.

Energy, Energy and water

October 11, 2025

Reforms to improve energy for 95,000 households in NSW welcomed by energy advocates

Reforms to embedded networks are a big step forward, but fundamental issues remain.

Disability discrimination, Disability rights

October 4, 2025

Air New Zealand policy change a win for travellers with assistance dogs

We assisted Lisa Robinson with a complaint after Air New Zealand prevented her from flying with her assistance animal in the cabin.

Homelessness, HPLS women

September 17, 2025

Homeless Persons’ Legal Service welcomes passage of Bill strengthening DV victim-survivors protections in NSW Upper House

The Bill strengthens protections for victim-survivors of domestic violence, making it easier for them to leave dangerous situations.

Civil rights, Discriminatory policing, Policing and detention, Raise the Age

September 16, 2025

Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for action.

Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to act on youth justice reform.

Disability discrimination, Disability rights

August 26, 2025

Qantas debacle leaves woman with disability stranded at Perth airport hours from home

We're representing a woman with disability after a series of errors by Qantas meant she missed flights and put her health at risk.

Civil rights, Policing and detention

August 14, 2025

New youth detention stats show failure of law and order response

BOCSAR data for the June 2025 quarter shows the NSW Government's law and order response is failing.

Civil rights, Discriminatory policing, First Nations justice, Policing and detention

July 1, 2025

Data reveals police bail checks are targeting Aboriginal children, racial discrimination complaints filed

The JEC is representing two Aboriginal brothers in a racial discrimination complaint after they were subjected to more than 150 checks at their home over 20 months.

Energy, Energy and water

May 15, 2025

NSW gas customers to be hit with millions to pay disconnection costs for others

Energy experts at the Justice and Equity Centre say gas consumers in NSW face unfair extra costs following yesterday’s determination by the Australian Energy Regular (AER).

Civil rights, Policing and detention

April 17, 2025

Police watchdog calls on police to stop unauthorised bail compliance checks

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has recommended police only conduct bail compliance checks with a court order.

Civil rights, Discrimination

February 20, 2025

New criminal offence for inciting hatred ‘excludes more groups than it actually protects’

Disability discrimination, Disability rights

February 19, 2025

After 32 refusals, Guide Dog user Paula is taking on Uber for discrimination

We are representing Paula Hobley in a disability discrimination claim after Uber drivers cancelled on her more than 30 times when she was travelling with her Guide Dog.