Media Releases
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28 May 2026
Experts and communities call for new independent oversight body to strengthen NSW child protection system
We’re calling for an independent NSW Child Safety and Wellbeing Commission to strengthen oversight and regulation.
5 May 2026
Federal discrimination claim says Government’s overseas emergency response is failing Australians with disability
The JEC has filed a disability discrimination claim on behalf of Sean Senbel-Lynch after the Australian…
15 Apr 2026
Joint release: Community leaders tell the NSW Government: do better for children and communities
Leaders called on the NSW Government to raise the age and invest in community services.
2 Apr 2026
Joint media release: ‘Landmark laws’ – consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition
We joined 16 other energy and consumer advocacy groups welcoming the introduction of an Unfair Trading…
2 Apr 2026
New rules will make household gas disconnections safer, cheaper and fairer – but not soon…
The Australian Energy Market commission (AEMC) has made a final decision, responding to the Justice…
19 Mar 2026
Justice and Equity Centre welcomes AEMC gas network reforms but warns stronger action needed sooner
We welcome progress towards gas rules that are fit to manage the energy transition.
5 Mar 2026
Joint Release: The Albanese Government kills off its own FOI secrecy bill in the face…
Despite this win, we will continue to push for significant and urgent reform to Australia’s broken FOI…
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 all his needs when making funding decisions.
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.