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Senate committee calls for national laws criminalising wage theft

In March 2022, a senate inquiry tabled its final report into the unlawful underpayment of employees. The report cited RLC’s joint submissions with West Justice extensively.

13 March 2022

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New CEO for Redfern Legal Centre

The Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) Board is pleased to welcome Katherine McKernan as Chief Executive Officer of Redfern Legal Centre.

9 March 2022

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More than 600,000 Australians experienced financial abuse in past year

A new report has revealed the scale of financial abuse in Australia, estimating that more than 600 000 people have experienced financial abuse in the past 12 months, affecting one in 30 women and one in 50 men.

1 March 2022

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Meet RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker

RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker increases access to justice for First Nations communities.

17 February 2022

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Eviction, hardship, and the housing crisis: Tenants' Union report

A special report from the Tenants’ Union of NSW highlights the hardship and stress people face when being evicted, calling for an end to ‘no grounds’ evictions and strengthened protections for renters.

15 February 2022

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RLC's inaugural Impact Report and Annual Report 2020-21

RLC is proud to present our 2020-21 Impact Report and Annual Report.

31 January 2022

RLC Impact Statement

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Koori COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

The Koori Vaccination Clinic operating out of Redfern Town Hall ceased operations in April 2022.

27 December 2021

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Welcome Back! RLC's guide for international students returning to NSW

Redfern Legal Centre has put together a comprehensive information pack to support the return of international students to NSW.

13 December 2021

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A call on government to pause enforcement of COVID-19 fines over the holidays

In December 2021, a coalition of 33 legal organisations signed an open letter calling for an immediate pause on enforcement action of COVID-19 fines.

9 December 2021

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'Renting Matters' podcast

Tenants’ Union of NSW and Legal Aid NSW have launched a podcast series for community workers supporting clients with tenancy issues.

17 November 2021

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