Media Releases
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5 Mar 2026
Joint Release: The Albanese Government kills off its own FOI secrecy bill in the face of political defeat
Despite this win, we will continue to push for significant and urgent reform to Australia’s broken FOI system.
4 Mar 2026
Game-changing court win forces a fairer NDIS funding approach
Our client Lee Eastham has won a Federal Court case against the NDIA, meaning the agency has to consider…
13 Feb 2026
JEC welcomes independent investigation of alleged police misconduct at Sydney protest
We joined calls for an independent review of police operations at a Sydney protest and welcome this LECC…
11 Feb 2026
Accountability for Uber after disability discrimination complaint
Uber Australia has agreed to an independent review of its Australian operations in response to a disability…
18 Nov 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…
10 Nov 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…
22 Oct 2025
Homelessness legal service says stronger new rental protections for DV victim-survivors must be backed by…
These reforms should mean for victim-survivors of domestic violence can leave dangerous situations without…
11 Oct 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.
4 Oct 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…
17 Sep 2025
Homeless Persons’ Legal Service welcomes passage of Bill strengthening DV victim-survivors protections in NSW Upper…
The Bill strengthens protections for victim-survivors of domestic violence, making it easier for them to…
16 Sep 2025
Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for…
Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional…
26 Aug 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…
14 Aug 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.
1 Jul 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…