The Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre) is a leading independent law and policy centre. They help build a fairer, stronger society by tackling injustice and inequality.

They work with people experiencing disadvantage to expose discrimination and unfairness. They use test cases and policy advocacy to drive law reform and systems change. Their work protects and promotes human rights by challenging government and corporations. They collaborate and partner with others to develop solutions and achieve social justice.

Their work combines:

legal advice and representation, specialising in test cases and strategic casework;

research, analysis and policy development; and

advocacy for systems change and public interest outcomes through media, communications, submissions and engagement with decision-makers.

They work across 5 focus areas:

First Nations justice

Disability rights

Civil rights

Homelessness

Energy and water justice