Media Coverage
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NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months
We settled cases alleging trespass by NSW Police for two mothers who endured relentless police attendances while their sons were on bail.
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NSW Police settles trespass case alleging ‘excessive’ bail checks on families
Our client shared her experiences of dozens of intimidating and distressing home attendances by Police.
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Energy regulator rejects Transgrid’s billion-dollar bailout bid
We explained why a recent regulator decision protected consumers and required Transgrid to bear the cost of its mistakes.
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NIT: ‘Abuse, restraint and isolation’: Campaign pushes national minimum standards for children in custody
CEO Jonathon Hunyor spoke of the harms caused by criminalising children.
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NIT: Indigenous children spending months in detention without sentence, new data shows
Legal advice we obtained shows that the Australian Government could act to stop state and territory governments from locking up children.
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AFR: Crime gangs using violence to defraud NDIS
We challenged Australian Government plans meaning financially disadvantaged people are excluded from the NDIS.
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news.com.au: Push for ‘anytime, anywhere’ knife search powers for NSW Police
We highlighted a lack of evidence that knife wanding by police reduces crime.
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Region Riverina: ‘No one should be forced into the cold’: Foley pushes to halt homeless evictions
Kira Levin from the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service said move-on orders prevent people getting the help they need.
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PS News: Pressure grows on Wagga Council to set up homeless camp before Wilks Park evictions
We called for Wagga Council to employ a trauma-informed approach to homelessness.
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ABC: Wagga Wagga council threatens to fine rough sleepers in Wilks Park
We called out Wagga Wagga Council’s punitive approach to people sleeping rough in parks.