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New research finds Australian courts are the domain of the wealthy

Australian laws are preventing many people from obtaining justice through the court's new research from the Grata Fund says.

22 August 2022

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New visa options for COVID-affected international students

Updated visa options were announced during the pandemic to assist international students whose studies have been impacted by COVID-19.

8 August 2022

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COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

NSW government suggestions that children as young as 10 could work off COVID fines have been described as “outrageous” and could be in breach of Australia’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.

4 August 2022

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Landmark NSW Strip Search Class Action filed

RLC and Slater and Gordon Lawyers have issued a class action proceeding for people who have been unlawfully searched by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW since 22 July 2016.

22 July 2022

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COVID fines test case launched

RLC has filed a case in the Supreme Court of New South Wales representing plaintiffs who seek to challenge the validity of their COVID-19 fines.

21 July 2022

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Call for better solutions for victim-survivors

Over 70 organisations including RLC are calling on NSW Government to remove the requirement to prove injury in Victims Support applications.

14 July 2022

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Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme extended

Applications to the Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme have been extended to 30 June 2023. RLC can help you apply.

29 June 2022

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The pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later: why industry regulation is needed

Increasing interest rates and cost of living pressures are seeing more people who use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans falling into financial hardship.

27 June 2022

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Concern raised around new protest laws passed in NSW

Protesters who block access to major roads or infrastructure will face harsh new penalties under legislation passed through the NSW Parliament in April.

23 June 2022

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Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

From 1 July 2022, the national minimum wage will be increased from $20.33 to $21.38 per hour. Casual employees covered by the minimum wage get at least a 25% loading on top of this.

15 June 2022

Topics

New research finds Australian courts are the domain of the wealthy

New visa options for COVID-affected international students

COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

Landmark NSW Strip Search Class Action filed

COVID fines test case launched

Call for better solutions for victim-survivors

Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme extended

The pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later: why industry regulation is needed

Concern raised around new protest laws passed in NSW

Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

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