public interest

Archive of posts tagged 'public interest'

Access to Justice / Democracy groups call on Government to overhaul broken FOI system in line with inquiry report

Yesterday evening, the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee released its report into the operation of Commonwealth Freedom of...

8 Dec 2023

News / Protecting people from racism and ensuring freedom of speech.

In this submission on the Exposure Draft of the Freedom of Speech (Repeal of s18C) Bill 2014, PIAC recommends significant...

9 May 2014

News / Serious invasions of privacy in the digital era:

This submission draws on PIAC’s earlier submissions to the ALRC, NSWLRC and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. It...

4 Dec 2013

News / A public interest approach to costs:

In this submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission (NSWLRC), PIAC argues that one of the most significant barriers to...

25 Aug 2011

News / A public interest approach to costs:

PIAC’s submission analyses the current rules in relation to costs in litigation in NSW courts, noting that the usual rule...

13 Jul 2010

News / Achieving an inclusive society through human rights and social justice: comments on the ALP 2009 Consultation Draft National Platform

In this submission on the Australian Labor Party (ALP) Consultation Draft National Platform 2009, PIAC provides comment on issues of...

13 Jul 2010

News / Submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on its discussion paper Enhancing the Population Census: Developing a Longitudinal View

13 Jul 2010

News / Proposed FOI exclusions pose a danger to the public interest

From: Law Society journal, May 2009.  pp. 67-69

14 May 2009

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