Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Archive of posts tagged 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander'

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC says 'yes' to the Voice

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution. We say ‘yes’,...

7 Dec 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / The over-representation of First Nations kids in out of home care continues to rise

The rates of removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by government agencies into out-of-home care (OOHC) nationally continues...

27 Jun 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Submission to Department of Communities and Justice Family is Culture Legislative Recommendations Consultation

This submission draws on our experience working with First Nations organisations on child protection reform as well as our broader...

27 May 2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / NSW Government must back critical child-protection Bill

This week NSW MPs will have the opportunity to vote in support of critical reforms to improve the child protection...

29 Mar 2022

Event / A better path, a safer future. How do we raise the age of criminal responsibility?

A joint seminar with the UNSW Centre for Crime, Law and Justice (CCLJ) and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)....

16 Nov 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Politics triumphs over evidence as Attorneys General fail on raising the age

The statement by national Attorneys General to ‘support developing a proposal’ to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility from...

15 Nov 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Shoebridge Bill highlights need for action to raise the age

An alliance of community, legal, and First Nations justice organisations has welcomed the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Amendment (Age of Criminal...

11 Nov 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / NSW Government must not delay crucial child protection reforms

In 2019, the landmark Family is Culture report highlighted significant flaws in the child protection system impacting on Aboriginal children...

9 Nov 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Missed opportunities in NSW Government’s disappointing response to First Nations People in Custody Inquiry

Joint PIAC / Community Legal Centres NSW statement The NSW Government has missed a significant opportunity to take practical action...

15 Oct 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Letter to the Prime Minister re a First Nations Voice to Parliament

11 Aug 2021

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