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In the August issue of the RLC eBulletin, we wrote that the recent increase in application fees to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) followed another increase just six months previous to it, when tenancy matters transitioned to NCAT.

Redfern Legal Centre enjoyed the opportunity to attend the launch of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report into pregnancy discrimination in employment on Friday 25thJuly.

Redfern Legal Centre has recently advised and assisted a number of people seeking to recover unpaid wages and entitlements from their employers.

In March this year the Government announced that it would be selling all its properties in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.

On 1st July 2014, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) increased its fees.

On 19 March 2014, the Minister for Family and Community Services announced the NSW Government plan to sell 293 social housing properties in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.

RLC Tenant Advocate, Lindsay Ash, talks to Koori Radio about Redfern Legal Centre's new extended service provision for tenants affected by the proposed sale of public housing in Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks.

City of Sydney is supporting Redfern Legal Centre establish the Miller Point Tenants’ Service.

RLC Tenant Advocate, Tom McDonald, was on the ABC’s program, The Checkout, this month giving practical advice to tenants in relation to keeping their bond at the end of their tenancy.

A recent Redfern Legal Centre employment case highlighted the importance of foreign workers having access to information regarding their workplace rights during employment and access to legal advice in the case of dismissal.