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A fairer NDIS / Explainer: What changes to look out for in the NDIS Amendment Bill

The Government is proposing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. These reforms are set to be the most significant...

30 Jun 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Child protection systems continue to fail First Nations children, most recent figures show

New statistics released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in May highlight the continuing over-representation of Aboriginal and...

31 May 2021

News / Help PIAC build a fairer society and stronger community

Over the past year, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre has responded to the emergencies of the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing...

24 May 2021

Homelessness / Policing Public Space: The experiences of people sleeping rough

A new report by PIAC and Homelessness NSW highlights how negative interactions with police can stop people who are experiencing...

17 May 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC joins call for a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

PIAC has joined the call for the establishment of a dedicated, independent, National Commissioner to advance the rights of Aboriginal...

10 May 2021

Accountable Government / Marginalised groups most at risk from data-sharing proposal

PIAC has joined a number of civil liberty organisations in raising concerns about a new data sharing scheme proposed by...

6 May 2021

Event / Policing Public Space: The experiences of people sleeping rough

Years of research has shown that people sleeping rough tend to be over-policed, particularly when they use and enjoy public places. Policies such as...

27 Apr 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC welcomes new report on First Nations incarceration: but action is needed

On the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, PIAC has welcomed many of the recommendations...

15 Apr 2021

News / Media skills workshop with Tim Brunero – 19 & 26 May

Learn how to get you message across in an increasingly crowded media landscape. This popular workshop, delivered in person at...

6 Apr 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Show your support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament

Supporters of the Uluru Statement from the Heart can have their say on the establishment of a First Nations Voice...

19 Mar 2021

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