Justice and Equity Centre (formerly PIAC)

We have a new name and a new website! Visit us at jec.org.au for updates on our work across our 5 focus areas and stories about our record of delivering justice through test cases and policy advocacy.

We have news! On Monday 1 July, we're changing our name to the Justice and Equity Centre. The change reflects our mission: to build a fairer, stronger society by changing laws and practices that cause disadvantage and inequality. Read more at our website: piac.asn.au/2024/06/23/cha…

We’re representing mothers Megan* and Joanne* who are each suing NSW Police after months of intimidating home visits, which we say were unlawful. As our CEO @JonathonHunyor told @MWhitbourn at the @smh 'police appear to be playing by their own rules'. smh.com.au/national/nsw/p…

School’s back! And so is discrimination against LGBTQ students and teachers at religious schools in NSW. PIAC’s @alawriedejesus explained on @2ser how religious schools can legally discriminate and what needs to change. 2ser.com/piac-return-to…

Let’s listen to people with #disability when they say things need to change. Air travel should be inclusive – and it can be. theconversation.com/travellers-wit…

It’s a win that Adelaide Airport has agreed common-sense solutions with PIAC client @Graemeinnes. But we urge the Federal Government to step-up and introduce comprehensive air travel standards to ensure flying is accessible for all. abc.net.au/news/2024-01-2…

We welcome this big first step by the NSW and Cth Govts to support the health & wellbeing of social housing residents - in line with PIAC's recommendations. Improved efficiency is a crucial investment in making energy & housing more affordable long-term. news.com.au/finance/money/…

Our Reconciliation Action Plan commits us to practical action to promote the rights of First Nations people. Our vision for reconciliation is a fair and just society that recognises the central place First Nations people have in our history and future. piac.asn.au/about-us/recon…

We’re proud to work with @PWDAustralia to highlight the need for enforceable regulation to ensure people with #disability have fair access to public transport - without being forced through an onerous complaints system. lsj.com.au/articles/rampi…

.@choiceaustralia finds travel insurers unfairly denying coverage on mental health grounds. ‘there needs to be some greater level of scrutiny ... regarding whether insurers are complying with the law’ says PIAC's Ellen Tilbury. choice.com.au/travel/money/t…

Schools should not have the right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ students or staff. PIAC supports removing outdated exemptions in NSW laws that allow people to be sacked or expelled because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. #NSWpol smh.com.au/politics/nsw/r…

Our new explainer helps to unpack key recommendations from the Final Report of the Independent Review into the NDIS. #disability #Auspol piac.asn.au/2023/12/19/exp…

The campaign to #RaiseTheAge of criminal responsibility in NSW is gaining momentum and ground. Join us to show the NSW Government there is wide community support to raise the age to at least 14.  #NSWpol raisetheagensw.org.au/join-us

We’ve taken Qantas to the Federal Court, representing our client Rachael who is not allowed to fly with her assistance dog Strike. ‘People with disabilities shouldn't have to fight to get fair treatment,’ says Senior Solicitor Sheetal Balakrishnan. abc.net.au/news/2023-12-2…

When a person is killed by NSW Police there must be an independent investigation. Police investigating themselves undermines public trust. We support the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission call for ‘clearer authority’ to investigate critical incidents. smh.com.au/politics/nsw/w…

PIAC joins with democracy advocates @GrataFund, @MrRexPatrick, @TheAusInstitute & @cpi_aus to urge the Albanese Government to take immediate action to fix Australia's broken FOI system, following a damning parliamentary report. piac.asn.au/2023/12/08/dem…

NDIS change must be led by people with disability. PIAC joins with #Disability Representative Organisations and allies calling on the Federal Government to ensure people with disability lead the response to the NDIS independent review. #Auspol

‘[This] is not because there is a lack of solutions’. @SNAICC’s 2023 Family Matters report shows how child protection systems are failing First Nations children, with record numbers in out of home care. Governments must do more to close the gap. #NSWpol #Auspol

We’re gathering information from current and former detainees who have been handcuffed while in Australian immigration detention for a potential class action lawsuit. Find out more: piac.asn.au/project-highli…