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Discrimination / Religious Discrimination Bill remains a threat to human rights

The second exposure draft of the Morrison Government’s Religious Discrimination Bill is a threat to the human rights of many...

10 Dec 2019
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Energy + Water / Wholesale demand response delayed, better outcomes for consumers necessary

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Total Environment Centre and The Australia Institute welcome the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (the Commission)...

5 Dec 2019

Energy + Water / Water recycling needed but high fixed charges mean many Sydney households are still paying for water they don’t use

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) welcomes the NSW Government investigating water recycling as a necessary measure to secure Sydney’s...

27 Nov 2019

Energy + Water / NSW Energy Strategy guides affordable, reliable energy transition

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre welcomes the NSW government’s release of an Energy Strategy that supports the transition to renewable...

22 Nov 2019

Discrimination / Religious Discrimination Bill: radical and flawed

The Government’s Exposure Draft Religious Discrimination Bill represents a radical step that will undermine existing anti-discrimination protections and the integrity...

1 Oct 2019

Discrimination / Cruise case settled: a win for travellers with disability

It will be easier for people with disability to access and enjoy cruises following the successful settlement of a claim...

16 Sep 2019

Policing and Detention / LECC hearings to scrutinise excessive, invasive home visits by NSW Police

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) will today hold public hearings in relation to the use of ‘bail compliance checks’...

9 Sep 2019

Energy + Water / Demand Response Rule Change: Consumers set to save from energy market shake-up

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre, The Australia Institute and Total Environment Centre have today welcomed a draft rule by the...

18 Jul 2019

Discrimination / Life insurers must end unlawful mental health discrimination, following VEOHRC report

PIAC’s Mental Health and Insurance Project has welcomed changes by several major travel insurers that will prevent discrimination against people...

12 Jun 2019

Truth and Accountability / Sri Lankan conflict mapping report highlights work to be done for transitional justice

A decade since the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, a landmark report has been released detailing thousands of...

14 May 2019

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