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Submission: consumer credit reforms

RLC has provided responses to the proposed suite of changes to Australia’s consumer credit framework contained in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth).

20 November 2020

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Report examines impact of COVID-19 on international student numbers

There will be 300,000 fewer international students — half the pre-coronavirus numbers — in Australia by July 2021 if current travel restrictions remain in place, a new report from the Mitchell Institute projects.

11 November 2020

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NSW police powers, fines and COVID-19: resources and factsheets

RLC's police accountability practice has produced a number of resources about changes to COVID-19 public health orders in NSW, and information on payment and review options for people who have received penalty notices and court fines.

7 August 2020

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Covid Impact Survey: Voicing temporary migrants’ experiences in Australia during COVID-19

Academics at UNSW and UTS are conducting a national survey about the wellbeing of temporary migrants in Australia during COVID-19.

29 June 2020

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Free legal advice for people in NSW with COVID-19 fines

People in NSW who have received a COVID-19 on-the-spot fine can contact RLC for free legal advice.

24 June 2020

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NSW Government announces temporary crisis accommodation and other supports for international students facing hardship

International students in NSW can now apply for temporary crisis accommodation funded by the NSW Government in partnership with quality student accommodation and homestay providers.

22 June 2020

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RLC welcomes NSW Government support to international students during COVID-19

The NSW Government has announced a $20 million dollar relief package to support international students in NSW during the coronavirus pandemic.

18 May 2020

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Advice for international students facing hardship during COVID-19

Many international students are facing severe hardship at this difficult time. Here is some helpful information for international students during the coronavirus pandemic.

30 March 2020

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Accommodation advice for international students affected by travel restrictions

As a result of current coronavirus travel restrictions, RLC is receiving enquiries from international students studying at universities or colleges in NSW who are seeking advice on accommodation issues.

28 February 2020

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Info for International students affected by travel restrictions

As part of a global response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Australian government has announced heightened travel restrictions.

4 February 2020

Topics

Submission: consumer credit reforms

Report examines impact of COVID-19 on international student numbers

NSW police powers, fines and COVID-19: resources and factsheets

Covid Impact Survey: Voicing temporary migrants’ experiences in Australia during COVID-19

Free legal advice for people in NSW with COVID-19 fines

NSW Government announces temporary crisis accommodation and other supports for international students facing hardship

RLC welcomes NSW Government support to international students during COVID-19

Advice for international students facing hardship during COVID-19

Accommodation advice for international students affected by travel restrictions

Info for International students affected by travel restrictions

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