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

Outreach Solicitor, Homeless Persons’ Legal Service Progressive public interest law practice Find new ways to reach clients during COVID-19 Fixed term, full time, 12-month contract The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is a community legal centre that works for social...

Annual reports

A full list of PIAC’s Annual reports can be found in the publications section of this site. Annual Report 2019 – 2020 Annual Report 2018 – 2019 Annual Report 2017 – 2018 Annual Report 2016 – 2017 Annual Report 2015 – 2016 Annual...

Reconciliation Action Plan

Our RAP sets out our organisational commitment to reconciliation and contains a number of concrete actions for us to work towards over the 2020-2022 period. PIAC’s first RAP was launched in July 2017 following consultation with key Aboriginal stakeholders and...

Pin It on Pinterest