Discrimination / Test case highlights the need for better school support for children with autism PIAC has commenced a discrimination test case on behalf of an eight-year old girl who has an autism spectrum disorder,... 25 May 2020 Homelessness / Zoom forum: After the pandemic - a return to homelessness? Join us for a special lunch time zoom forum to discuss issues facing people experiencing homelessness as the COVID-19 crisis... 19 May 2020 News / Greater integrity measures required for COVID commission say former judge and legal groups Joint media release: Today, a former Victorian Court of Appeal judge Anthony Whealy, and law and integrity groups, are calling... 13 May 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / New Reconciliation Action Plan We’re pleased to announce that we have launched a new Reconciliation Plan for the period 2020 – 2022. The new... 11 May 2020 Policing and Detention / Policing the Pandemic Forum Government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have included severe and unprecedented restrictions on our movement and use of public space.... 6 May 2020 Homelessness / Concerns re policing public health orders The unprecedented public health orders that have been put place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to... 17 Apr 2020 Accountable Government / Parliamentary scrutiny of COVID-19 response is vital in public health emergency Joint media release: PIAC is one of eight legal and civil society groups that have called on the Australian Senate... 3 Apr 2020 Homelessness / Early intervention makes a life-changing difference Speaking at the Homelessness NSW Conference, PIAC’s Maddy Humphreys has emphasised the importance of intervening early to give young people... 24 Mar 2020 News / Our work continues Like all other organisations, PIAC has had to make changes to how we operate to manage the risks of COVID-19... 20 Mar 2020 Discrimination / New insurance code a welcome step towards ending mental health discrimination The new General Insurance Code of Conduct, produced by the Insurance Council of Australia, will increase protections for people with... 3 Mar 2020
