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In September 2013, Housing NSW sent out notices to public housing tenants to tell them that their rent is being increased. The increases are up to $300 per week. The increases apply only to tenants who pay market rent.

Spare Bedroom Tax refers to a Housing New South Wales policy that commenced in September 2013. This policy is aimed at addressing under-occupancy in public housing properties.

Peter was an elderly man and had lived in his Housing NSW home for eight years. The property was freshly painted when he first moved in but very soon water began to come through the air vent and bedroom walls.

RLC's Joanna Shulman and Natalie Bradshaw spoke with 7.30 NSW's Quentin Dempster on Friday, 27 September 2013 about Housing NSW properties in a bad state of disrepair. Watch the full report here.

The Boarding Houses Act 2012 commenced in full on July 1, a long awaited change that will mean that boarding house residents are better protected in law.

“Hey Sister, we’ve got your back” is a network of Aboriginal women from all around New South Wales who are working to prevent sexual violence.

Get it Fixed NSW is a group of community organisations who has recently launched a website featuring tenants' stories about their attempts to get Housing NSW to do repairs.

The High Court has reserved a decision on whether Aboriginality can be used as a defence in sentencing. The question has not been considered for the past 30 years, and the Court granted special leave to hear the case of William David Bugmy.

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.

RLC has been active in the fight for improved rights for boarders and lodgers for over 30 years.