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NSW survey highlights legal needs of sharehousing tenants

A survey from the Tenants' Union of NSW (TUNSW) and Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services (TAAS) has found that many sharehousing tenants in NSW do not have written tenancy agreements, making them vulnerable to unfair eviction.

6 June 2017

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RLC in the Media: Safeguarding international students at work

Sean Stimson speaks to The PIE Review (UK) on behalf of Redfern Legal Centre, as part of a feature article on student exploitation in Australian and New Zealand workplaces. Article by Anton Crace. Published December 2016.

12 May 2017

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Holistic approach to healing patients

The Health Justice Partnership addresses the legal dimension to patient health and wellbeing.

11 May 2017

Close up of aboriginal flag mural on wall

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Engaging international students with legal issues on social media

Since April 2017, RLC has been working with students to produce a series of short online videos offering legal tips for international students.

3 May 2017

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RLC in the Media: What to do after storm damage, and dealing with insurance companies and landlords

RLC's Melanie Bradfield spoke to SBS's 'The Feed' about what to do if your own home’s been damaged or flooded, whether you’re a tenant or a home owner.

28 March 2017

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RLC in the Media: RLC speaks to ThePIE about international student exploitation

RLC's international student solicitor Sean Stimson spoke to ThePIE about his work, assisting almost 250,000 international students across NSW with a wide range of legal issues, from tenancy to employment.

15 February 2017

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RLC in the Media: City tenants feel the strain as rent eats up the average income

Redfern Legal Centre’s (RLC) acting tenancy service co-ordinator Tom McDonald spoke to The Daily Telegraph about growing financial pressures Sydney tenants face as rental prices continue to soar.

19 January 2017

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RLC in the Media: 'Business models' exploit international students

International students living in Sydney are increasingly being targeted by employers who are taking advantage of their ignorance of workers rights. RLC's international student solicitor Sean Stimson spoke to the Inner West Courier.

10 January 2017

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Top Tips for International Students: Transferring between educational providers

International students seeking to transfer between education providers can find this a complicated and legally cumbersome process.

13 September 2016

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NSW Fair Trading recommends changes to tenancy law

The Department of Fair Trading has released a report making recommendations about changes that should be made to the Residential Tenancy Act 2010 as part of its five-year statutory review.

5 September 2016

Topics

NSW survey highlights legal needs of sharehousing tenants

RLC in the Media: Safeguarding international students at work

Holistic approach to healing patients

Engaging international students with legal issues on social media

RLC in the Media: What to do after storm damage, and dealing with insurance companies and landlords

RLC in the Media: RLC speaks to ThePIE about international student exploitation

RLC in the Media: City tenants feel the strain as rent eats up the average income

RLC in the Media: 'Business models' exploit international students

Top Tips for International Students: Transferring between educational providers

NSW Fair Trading recommends changes to tenancy law

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