Wins
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Towards Truth a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Awards
Our world-first truth-telling project has been nominated for a Law Award. Winners will be announced 10 December.
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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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Truth-telling project reaches major milestone
Our world-first truth telling partnership, Towards Truth, has published its 100th research subject.
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Justice and Equity Centre strengthens its work for lasting social change with support from Paul Ramsay Foundation
We’re thrilled to announce a new 5-year grant from PRF, to build our capacity and capability.
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Renew Economy: Zero interest loans launched to help lower income homes get off gas with solar, batteries, insulation
The new Government program follows recommendations by the JEC for a fairer transition to renewables.
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2SER: New Aviation Laws Enhance Consumer Rights
We welcomed improved protections for air-travellers and called for stronger measures to improve accessibility.
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Joint media release: ‘Landmark laws’ – consumer groups welcome unfair trading prohibition
We joined 16 other energy and consumer advocacy groups welcoming the introduction of an Unfair Trading Prohibition to the Federal Parliament.
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New rules will make household gas disconnections safer, cheaper and fairer – but not soon enough
The Australian Energy Market commission (AEMC) has made a final decision, responding to the Justice and Equity Centre’s proposal for new rules to regulate disconnections from the gas network. The AEMC’s decision creates a framework to minimise the cost of disconnections, providing much-needed consistency and transparency for consumers. When implemented it will ensure people disconnecting and those…
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StreetCare member Tony wins Homelessness NSW award
Tony received the Lived Experience Champion Award for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
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Renew Economy: Regulator says consumers won’t be left holding bill for stranded gas networks
The JEC’s Douglas McCloskey welcomed proposed changes to make sure people aren’t stuck with unfair gas costs.