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Fined Out: Practical guide for people having problems with fines

Legal Aid NSW has published an updated version of its 'Fined Out' booklet, produced in collaboration with Inner City Legal Centre and Redfern Legal Centre.

30 July 2024

Fined Out. A practical guide to dealing with fines

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International Student Leadership and Ambassador program

International students living and studying in Sydney are invited to apply for the 2023/24 international student leadership and ambassador program.

3 November 2022

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Privacy breaches: steps you can take

Tips on safeguarding your personal information following the Optus privacy breach.

27 September 2022

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Buy Now Pay Later fuelling financial hardship: report

People in financial hardship are increasingly turning to Buy Now Pay Later products to pay for essentials, and getting further into debt.

16 September 2022

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2022 International Student Sentiment Survey

Share your thoughts about the international student experience.

15 September 2022

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New visa options for COVID-affected international students

Updated visa options were announced during the pandemic to assist international students whose studies have been impacted by COVID-19.

8 August 2022

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COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

NSW government suggestions that children as young as 10 could work off COVID fines have been described as “outrageous” and could be in breach of Australia’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.

4 August 2022

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COVID fines test case launched

RLC has filed a case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales representing plaintiffs who seek to challenge the validity of their COVID-19 fines.

21 July 2022

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The pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later: why industry regulation is needed

Increasing interest rates and cost of living pressures are seeing more people who use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans falling into financial hardship.

27 June 2022

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Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

From 1 July 2022, the national minimum wage will be increased from $20.33 to $21.38 per hour. Casual employees covered by the minimum wage get at least a 25% loading on top of this.

15 June 2022

Topics

Fined Out: Practical guide for people having problems with fines

International Student Leadership and Ambassador program

Privacy breaches: steps you can take

Buy Now Pay Later fuelling financial hardship: report

2022 International Student Sentiment Survey

New visa options for COVID-affected international students

COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

COVID fines test case launched

The pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later: why industry regulation is needed

Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

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