Publications
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Submission to statutory review of NSW knife wanding laws
We argue that knife wanding search powers are ineffective, too broad and risk discriminatory use.
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Submission in response to the NSW DCCEEW’s independent review of the NSW Electrical and Gas Safety Regulatory Framework consultation paper
The electrical and gas safety regulatory framework needs to keep pace with the energy system transition to ensure it is fit for purpose and supports the efficient outcomes which best serve and protect the NSW community.
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Joint submission in response to the Federal Treasury’s Streamlining and Modernising the National Construction Code discussion paper
As housing construction accelerates, we need NCC standards which support emissions reduction, climate resilience, energy affordability and household health and wellbeing.
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Submission in response to the Australian Energy Regulator Default Market Offer draft determination for 2026-27
The first determination since reforms that reshaped the Default Market Offer’s (DMO) objective, this process is an opportunity to set a solid foundation for prioritising better outcomes for consumers in accessing essential energy services.
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Energy Security Safeguard Policy and Rule Change Consultation Papers
Electrification is a critical lever for emissions reduction and reducing energy costs. As the energy system evolves, we support reforms that make efficient energy usage and electrification more accessible.
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Submission in response to the AEMC’s Review of the Integrated System Plan Framework Consultation Paper
The Integrated System Plan (ISP) should be a ‘whole of system plan’, but it’s a plan for the development of transmission infrastructure only. Without including all elements of the energy system, we can’t identify the most efficient and lowest cost path forward.
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Submission in response to the DCCEEW’s Review of AEMO Governance discussion paper
We support a review of AEMO’s governance arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose for an energy system in rapid transition.
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Submission from consumer advocates on Treasury’s consultation on unfair trading practices
We support reform that protects people from unfair trading practices, in this joint submission with the Consumer Policy Research Centre.
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Joint submission to NSW Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into Youth Justice
We supported Kim and Lincoln, who have childhood experience of the criminal justice system, to share their stories and recommendations with NSW Parliament.
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Submission to the Review of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
We called for changes to the NSW Working with Children Check Scheme to better support First Nations people who want to become carers.