Visit our media release archive. Asylum Seekers / Ombudsman statement on COVID-19 risks in immigration detention: Department urged to reduce numbers PIAC welcomes the statement by the Commonwealth Ombudsman following his investigation into the management of COVID-19 risks in immigration detention,... 1 Jul 2020 Energy + Water / New water prices penalise water savers, not a long-term solution PIAC is concerned recently announced changes to the way water is priced for Sydney and Hunter region households do not... 18 Jun 2020 Energy + Water / Major consumer-led energy reform finalised The Public Interest Advocacy Centre, the Australia Institute, and Total Environment Centre today welcomed a ‘demand response’ reform of Australia’s... 11 Jun 2020 Asylum Seekers / Ban on mobile phones in immigration detention unnecessary, unjustified and harmful The Government’s proposal to allow blanket-bans of mobile phones in immigration detention and extend search powers to allow invasive strip... 10 Jun 2020 Energy + Water / Good engagement brings lower gas charges for NSW households The Public Interest Advocacy Centre welcomes the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) announcement that NSW households and small businesses will pay... 9 Jun 2020 Homelessness / Public forum today: Sector leaders call for urgent measures to end homelessness post COVID-19 Ahead of a lunchtime Zoom forum today, leaders in Sydney’s homelessness sector are calling for urgent action to end homelessness... 29 May 2020 Asylum Seekers / COVID-19: Group complaint for asylum seekers at risk in immigration detention calls for urgent investigation The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has today filed a group complaint with the Commonwealth Ombudsman for 13 men in Australian... 7 May 2020 Accountable Government / Civil society groups call on NSW Parliament to resume Joint media release Six civil society groups are today calling on the NSW State Parliament to immediately reconvene regular sittings,... 6 May 2020 Energy + Water / NSW energy relief welcome for those struggling during COVID-19 PIAC welcomes the New South Wales Government’s announcement of a new energy relief package for households suffering financial hardship during... 27 Apr 2020 Asylum Seekers / Legal challenge filed to protect refugee at COVID-19 risk in immigration detention Joint media release. A legal challenge against Minister Peter Dutton and the Department of Home Affairs on behalf of a... 22 Apr 2020
