Publications
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Submission to the AEMC in response to the Gas Networks in Transition Draft Determination
We’re pushing for AEMC to reconsider its proposed changes to the National Gas Rules, to make them fit for purpose to enable a fairly costed and efficient energy transition.
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Reponse to Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026 (Cth) and Consultation Paper
Our submission called for an objective ‘fair and reasonable’ test for the collection of personal information, and highlights the risks of emerging technologies.
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Submission in response to AER’s Review of the ring-fencing and shared asset guidelines
As the energy system evolves, distribution networks are becoming more involved in activities associated with emerging technologies. We need to make sure guidelines designed to manage risks are squarely focused on promoting the best outcomes for consumers.
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Submission in response to DCEEW’s RFI: Solutions to stimulate demand for home energy ratings
Home Energy Ratings are a critical tool for making Australian homes more energy efficient. But without mandates for homeowners and landlords to disclose home energy ratings, the program won’t reach its full potential.
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Submission in response to the AER’s consultation paper on Transgrid’s Project EnergyConnect (PEC) Reopener Application
We support the AER’s preliminary position to reject Transgrid’s request for over $1.1 billion in additional costs for Project EnergyConnect (PEC).
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Submission to the NSW Inquiry on the Human Rights Bill 2025
Our submission highlights how human rights in NSW are not adequately protected, and provides case studies from our Homeless Persons’ Legal Service which demonstrate this. We recommend that the NSW Government legislate a comprehensive Human Rights Act to promote a fair, just and equal society for everyone, and provide details on the key elements needed for an effective Act.…
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Submission to the inquiry into Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill
We expressed our support for the Bill, which seeks to prohibit the use of restraints on people in custody while they are in labour, giving birth, and immediately after birth. We noted our concern about the significant harms that restraints can cause to both mother and child and argued that a continuation of the practice…
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Submission to the inquiry into the Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill
Our submission supports the Bill, which seeks to prohibit the strip searching of children under the age of 18. We endorsed the submission and recommendations put forward by Redfern Legal Centre, who argued that strip searches are ineffective, improperly discriminatory, often misused and extremely harmful and traumatic to the children who are subjected to them.…
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Submission in response to DCCEEW’s Safeguard Mechanism Review Consultation Paper
The Safeguard Mechanism is a principal policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We’re advocating for changes that expand and strengthen the Safeguard Mechanism, to enable a faster and fairer energy transition.
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Submission in response to the Climate Change Authority 2026 Annual Progress Advice Consultation Paper
The Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) work in advising the Commonwealth Government is key to maximising emissions reduction and enabling a rapid and fair transition. We recommend prioritising actions that that consider both emissions budgets and near-term emissions reduction.