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Case Study: Pets and Domestic Violence

Ella (not her real name) and her two children and their pets (a dog and a cat) were subjected to severe levels of violence and abuse from Ella’s partner.

17 December 2013

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The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW)

The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW) was assented to on 11 November 2013 and will commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation.

17 December 2013

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Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

Samantha (not her real name) came to RLC after receiving a final payment notice from a debt collection agency, threatening legal action.

17 December 2013

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How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

A new website now offers people help comparing energy contracts and working out which one best suits them.

17 December 2013

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Safe Beds for Pets

Perpetrators of domestic violence commonly try to persuade victims to return home or prevent them leaving home by threatening to harm family pets.

17 December 2013

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RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

The Coordinator of the Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service at Redfern Legal Centre has been appointed to the newly established NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council.

29 October 2013

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Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

NSW Police in conjunction with the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) will provide an opportunity for victims of domestic violence to prepare for defended hearings.

29 October 2013

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Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

Come along Tuesday 5 November at 11am to Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, Redfern. Everyone welcome. Lunch will be provided.

19 September 2013

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MoneySmart

MoneySmart is an Australian Securities and Investments Commission initiative that assists consumers to pursue unclaimed moneys and superannuation.

17 September 2013

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Susan Smith appointed to NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council

RLC’s Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service Coordinator Susan Smith has been appointed to the newly established NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council.

17 September 2013

Topics

Case Study: Pets and Domestic Violence

The Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment Act 2013 (NSW)

Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

Safe Beds for Pets

RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

MoneySmart

Susan Smith appointed to NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council

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