Media Releases
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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 into doli incapax.
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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 Aboriginal people are more likely to be checked at home by police.
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Homelessness legal service says stronger new rental protections for DV victim-survivors must be backed by action
These reforms should mean for victim-survivors of domestic violence can leave dangerous situations without becoming homeless, if the changes are properly implemented.
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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.
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Air New Zealand policy change a win for travellers with assistance dogs
We assisted Lisa Robinson with a complaint after Air New Zealand prevented her from flying with her assistance animal in the cabin.
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Homeless Persons’ Legal Service welcomes passage of Bill strengthening DV victim-survivors protections in NSW Upper House
The Bill strengthens protections for victim-survivors of domestic violence, making it easier for them to leave dangerous situations.
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Prime Minister has the power to ensure children are safe and protected. It’s time for action.
Advice obtained from Senior Counsel by the JEC makes clear that the Commonwealth has the Constitutional power to act on youth justice reform.
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Qantas debacle leaves woman with disability stranded at Perth airport hours from home
We’re representing a woman with disability after a series of errors by Qantas meant she missed flights and put her health at risk.
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New youth detention stats show failure of law and order response
BOCSAR data for the June 2025 quarter shows the NSW Government’s law and order response is failing.
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Data reveals police bail checks are targeting Aboriginal children, racial discrimination complaints filed
The JEC is representing two Aboriginal brothers in a racial discrimination complaint after they were subjected to more than 150 checks at their home over 20 months.
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NSW gas customers to be hit with millions to pay disconnection costs for others
Energy experts at the Justice and Equity Centre say gas consumers in NSW face unfair extra costs following yesterday’s determination by the Australian Energy Regular (AER).
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Police watchdog calls on police to stop unauthorised bail compliance checks
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has recommended police only conduct bail compliance checks with a court order.
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New criminal offence for inciting hatred ‘excludes more groups than it actually protects’
Today, NSW Parliament passed the Minns Government’s Crimes Amendment (Inciting Racial Hatred) Bill 2025. As a result: While courts have confirmed that ‘racial hatred’ includes antisemitism, other types of prejudice regularly covered by anti-discrimination laws (including Islamophobia) are not covered. Attorney General Michael Daley has only committed to ‘consider’ adding other attributes to be protected…
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After 32 refusals, Guide Dog user Paula is taking on Uber for discrimination
We are representing Paula Hobley in a disability discrimination claim after Uber drivers cancelled on her more than 30 times when she was travelling with her Guide Dog.
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Proposed hate crimes laws leave vulnerable groups unprotected
The Minns Government’s Crimes Amendment (Inciting Racial Hatred) Bill 2025 fails to protect many vulnerable groups in the NSW community.
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Jetstar to improve passenger services after blind passenger left stranded in airport lounge
We represented Emma Bennison in a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission, which has brought a commitment from Jetstar to improve accessibility.
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Jetstar to improve passenger services after blind passenger left stranded in airport lounge
We represented Emma Bennison in a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission, which has brought a commitment from Jetstar to improve accessibility.
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Australia’s new immigration detention contractor must not be allowed to repeat Serco’s failings
Under Serco’s 15-year watch, immigration detention facilities have been plagued by harmful and inhumane treatment of people detained.
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‘Enough is enough’: Aboriginal communities take child protection reform into their own hands after years of government inaction
Reflecting on five years of inaction since the Family Is Culture Review, Aboriginal organisations are calling for urgent and meaningful reform.
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Win for air travellers with assistance dogs after discrimination case against Qantas settles
A Sydney woman with disability has won better access for assistance dogs on Qantas flights following a Federal Court discrimination claim. The Justice and Equity Centre and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers represented Rachael Fullerton after Qantas refused to give permission for her assistance dog Strike to fly with her. Strike is trained to alleviate the effects…
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Equality Bill ‘an important step, but not the end of the journey’
The Equality Bill will make real change for gender diverse people in NSW, but the Anti-Discrimination Act still requires urgent reform.
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New costs protection laws a game changer for access to justice
This reform will improve access to justice for people who have endured sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of their race, sex, disability or other attributes.
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NSW Consumer Energy Strategy provides a welcome vision for reform
The NSW Government’s Consumer Energy Strategy commits to ambitious targets, but further detail will be vital to make meaningful change.
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Aviation Transport Standards welcomed, but need genuine co-design to work for people with disability
With People with Disability Australia, we called for promised Aviation Disability Standards to be co-designed and independently enforced.
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BOCSAR Report shows children are being criminalised for disadvantage
A concerning report provides more evidence that the NSW Government must raise the age of criminal responsibility.
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Wheelchair user calls for accessibility standards after Jetstar apology for ‘unfortunate accident’
Wheelchair user and disability advocate, Akii Ngo says accessibility standards for air travel must be drastically improved following an accident in May 2022.
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Unaffordable energy leaves more working households facing disconnection
Our new research shows more working families, people with mid-range incomes and households with mortgages are facing disconnection because of unaffordable energy bills.
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Citipointe ‘Expression of Regret’ Points Way for Commonwealth and NSW on Protecting LGBTQ Students
NSW and Commonwealth laws should offer the same protections as Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act.
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Onus on NSW Government to support Equality Bill
The NSW Government should support the Equality Bill following an Inquiry’s recommendation.