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Case study: Licence misunderstanding ends up in court

Sebastian (not his real name) was an international student from Mozambique attending university in Sydney.

29 April 2014

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RLC in the Media: Innocents abroad ripe for home rip-offs

XIN Zhao (not her real name) says she and three fellow students shared a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s CBD for seven months. Then, last September, their landlord demanded the rent early.

20 March 2014

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RLC Video - An International Students' Guide to Share Housing

A short video guide for international students on how to protect your rights in share housing.

11 March 2014

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Case Study: Unfairly treated, unfairly dismissed?

Suzie (not her real name) was an international student who had been working as a casual bartender at a Sydney hotel for almost three years. There was a change in management and Suzie began reporting to a new boss, Bob.

28 February 2014

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Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

Three international students from China, Yin, Zhen and Zi, moved into a central-city apartment together after seeing an advertisement for the property on a Chinese language website.

17 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

“Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?”

16 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

RLC's International Student Solicitor Kate Gauld speaks with SBS World News on students living in expensive, overcrowded and unsafe accomodation.

21 November 2013

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Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

‘Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?” So says the “Win Your Future” competition launched recently by Trade and Investment Minister, Andrew Robb.

29 October 2013

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RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

RLC's Kate Gauld quoted in the Australian on the importance of treating international students well once they arrive in Australia.

8 October 2013

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NAIDOC Week 2013

Redfern Legal Centre celebrated NAIDOC week this year by holding stalls at community events at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, the Aboriginal Medical Service and Wulla Mulla Family and Community Support Centre.

17 September 2013

Topics

Case study: Licence misunderstanding ends up in court

RLC in the Media: Innocents abroad ripe for home rip-offs

RLC Video - An International Students' Guide to Share Housing

Case Study: Unfairly treated, unfairly dismissed?

Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

NAIDOC Week 2013

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