Outside the John Maddison Tower Court HouseGreg KilleenGamarada in actionStreet Care group photoLaunching the class action on behalf of young people unlawfully detainedJulie Haraksin and teamPeter Dodd with Holcroft familyPractising in the Public Interest, July 2011Peter Dodd with Holcroft familyLaw students at PIAC's Social Justice summer courseLaw students at PIAC's Social Justice summer course.Justin Penafiel, Jeremy Rea, Martha Ware outside the Downing CentreSocial Justice Summer School student, Chris PearcePIAC staffers Carolyn Hodge and Chris HartleyJulie Haraksin and friends
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The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is an independent, non-profit law and policy organisation that works for a fair, just and democratic society, empowering citizens, consumers and communities by taking strategic action on public interest issues.

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  • 16 May 2012
    'You leave no stone unturned': HPLS says thanks
    The Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) took the opportunity last night to thank its many partners, including the hundreds of lawyers who provide free advice on everything from unpaid fines and debts through to help with victims compensation applications.
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  • 15 May 2012
    Boarding house reforms urgently needed
    A NSW Government proposal to enforce boarding house standards will help address the appalling conditions that exist in many of the state’s boarding houses, according to the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS).
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  • 8 May 2012
    Out now: PIAC Bulletin, Autumn 2012
    The latest PIAC Bulletin is out now. It reports on the PIAC joint venture with Sydney Law School and includes feature stories on anti-discrimination law, marriage equality, and affordable energy.
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