News and commentary

A fairer NDIS / Improving access to specialist disability accommodation

A new report from PIAC and the Housing Hub shows that successful advocacy has led to improvements in NDIA decision-making....

7 Sep 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Last chance information sessions on the Voice referendum

On Saturday 14 October, we will be voting on the Voice to Parliament in a historic referendum. PIAC is offering...

30 Aug 2023

Access to Justice / Freedom of information win exposes need for reform

PIAC has supported a client to get access to information held by the government, using freedom of information processes. We...

30 Aug 2023

News / Joint letter to Queensland Government regarding suspension of Human Rights Act

PIAC joined Change The Record and more than 180 human rights and legal experts, social justice organisations and First Nations...

25 Aug 2023

Policing and Detention / Jailbaby urges justice reform

PIAC was thrilled to host a special performance of Jailbaby and conversation with award-winning playwright Suzie Miller at Griffin Theatre...

15 Aug 2023

News / A tribute to Betty Hounslow AM

PIAC joins in paying tribute to social justice advocate and activist Betty Hounslow AM. We send our condolences to her...

7 Aug 2023

Policing and Detention / AHRC highlights serious health concerns for people in hotel detention

A recent Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) report highlights ongoing concerns about the use of hotels as Alternative Places...

12 Jul 2023

Homelessness / Temporary accommodation changes provide ‘breathing space’ for people in crisis

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) welcomes changes announced by the NSW Government that make it easier to access ‘temporary...

12 Jul 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Towards Truth launched to support First Nations truth telling

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and UNSW Indigenous Law Centre (ILC) are thrilled to launch Towards Truth, a powerful...

30 Jun 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC receives AbSec's 'Walking Together' award

PIAC is honoured to have received the ‘Walking Together’ award at the 2023 AbSec gala dinner. AbSec is the peak...

16 Jun 2023

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