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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

News / 2021 Social Justice Dinner (reimagined!): thanks for your support

Thank you to all of our colleagues, supporters and friends who joined us for the 2021 Social Justice Dinner (reimagined!)....

5 Mar 2021

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