PIAC represents individuals and groups who meet three key criteria.

Cases that are taken up by PIAC must:

• fall within an area in PIAC’s Strategic Plan
• have reasonable prospects of success
• have potential to have a significant impact through reform in the short- to medium-term

PIAC will also consider whether taking on the case would duplicate the efforts of a more appropriate agency and whether legal aid, or other funding to cover the costs and disbursements, is available.

In exceptional circumstances PIAC will provide advice and representation in cases that fall outside its Strategic Plan.