About us

PIAC is an independent, non-profit law and policy organisation, dedicated to obtaining social justice for disadvantaged individuals and at the broader, systemic level.

About Us

PIAC at a glance

PIAC tackles difficult social problems that impact on the lives of many Australians. We conduct test cases and strategic litigation in the public interest, and provide legal assistance, policy advice and training to create positive change to the lives of...

Our objectives and strategies

PIAC tackles difficult social problems that impact on the lives of many Australians. We conduct test cases and strategic litigation in the public interest, and provide legal assistance, policy advice and training to create positive change to the lives of...

History and achievements

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) was launched in July 1982. The organisation had just four staff, headed by Peter Cashman. Over the following years, PIAC has pioneered public interest advocacy in Australia. PIAC has advocated for the vulnerable, been at the forefront of...

Awards

PIAC’s work in strategic litigation, with children and homeless people has been recognised in a number of awards. 1999 Law Award, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 2010 Community Legal Centres NSW Award for PIAC’s StreetCare awarded by the Law...

Directors

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) constitution allows for up to 12 directors who are elected annually at PIAC’s Annual General Meeting. PIAC is a company limited by guarantee.

Staff

PIAC has a staff of 30, as well as professional placements, secondees and interns.

Careers

Practical Legal Training Placements PLEASE NOTE: in response to the current, developing circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak, this round of recruitment has been cancelled. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is a community legal centre that specialises in strategic...

Annual reports

A full list of PIAC’s Annual reports can be found in the publications section of this site. Annual Report 2018 – 2019 Annual Report 2017 – 2018 Annual Report 2016 – 2017 Annual Report 2015 – 2016 Annual Report 2014 – 2015 Annual...

Reconciliation Action Plan

PIAC’s first Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2017. It brings together existing initiatives and sets out a plan to drive the organisation to find and pursue further opportunities to enhance respectful relationships and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres...

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