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 would be in breach of…

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. We expressed concern that the…

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.

As consumer advocates in the energy sector, we saw an opportunity to change the assumptions about the future of gas networks and how best to serve the interests of energy consumers. This meant making sure the regulatory framework is doing its part to enable a fair energy transition.

Opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Lawyer to undertake casework, strategic litigation and law reform at the JEC

We settled cases alleging trespass by NSW Police for two mothers who endured relentless police attendances while their sons were on bail.

NSW Police settled with our clients on mutually agreeable terms three weeks before the cases were due to go to trial.

Our client shared her experiences of dozens of intimidating and distressing home attendances by Police.

We’re advocating to reform the approach to energy system planning as part of the current Integrated System Plan (ISP) Review. Key changes that will enable a true whole of system plan through co-optimisation with actionability measures, will allow progress of the most efficient pathway for the energy transition.

IPART’s review of Hunter Water’s Operating Licence plays a crucial role in setting out how Hunter Water should be ensuring access to safe, reliable and sustainable water services that align with the community’s needs and interests.