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Legal assistance for people affected by bushfires and floods

Thousands of NSW residents affected by bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events are being offered free legal help with the launch of the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW.

16 January 2020

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Relief for RLC clients through changes to the Fines Act NSW

The Fines Amendment Act 2019 No 13 (NSW), which will introduce significant changes to the Fines Act 1996 (NSW), has been adopted by the NSW Parliament and was assented to on 21 November 2019.

17 December 2019

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Our year in review: support RLC's end-of-year giving campaign

As the festive season approaches, Redfern Legal Centre would like to thank you for your ongoing support this year.

16 December 2019

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Cold call sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance banned

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the implementation of a ban on unsolicited ‘cold call’ telephone sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance (CCI).

6 December 2019

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RLC launches Financial Abuse Service NSW

In December, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) teamed up with leading financial and legal service providers to launch the first state-wide service in New South Wales addressing financial abuse in intimate partner relationships.

5 December 2019

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Panel Discussion: 'Strip searches, drugs dogs & ID - do you know your rights?'

On Tuesday 26 November, Redfern Legal Centre will be holding a free panel discussion about the use of police powers in NSW.

14 November 2019

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Alex Greenwich on the value of community legal centres

On 14 November 2019, Alex Greenwich MP delivered a statement to the Legislative Assembly of the NSW Parliament highlighting the impact of communitiy legal centres, including the work of RLC and the Migrant Employment Legal Service.

14 November 2019