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ATO takes actions on unpaid super

In good news for employees, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has begun to focus its resources on the issue of unpaid superannuation contributions.

29 October 2019

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Check-In for legal advice: RLC announces new web app for international students

Now there's a new way international students can access RLC's International Student Legal Service NSW.

28 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: With focus on music festival strip-searches, let’s not forget this important issue

Ongoing public scrutiny is shedding much needed light on the highly invasive policing practice of strip-searching. But an important issue is being lost in the current debate – race. Samantha Lee in The Sydney Morning Herald

28 October 2019

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My Legal Mate: Leading the way on international student wellbeing

Macquarie University has become the first tertiary institution to sign up for My Legal Mate, an innovative new mobile app offering on-the-go legal advice to international students in NSW.

28 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: Humiliating and potentially unlawful punitive police tactics cast shadow over music festivals

With the festival season approaching an inquiry into the strip search of a 16-year-old has focused attention on NSW police practices. Michael McGowan reports for The Guardian

26 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: Legality of strip searches on children challenged

When it comes to teenagers’ dealings with the law, rights vary enormously from state to state. Kelly Burke reports for 7NEWS.com.au

24 October 2019

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Law Enforcement Conduct Commission hearing demonstrates why children should not be strip searched

22 October 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

22 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: Naked and told to squat in a corner: a-16-year-old’s Splendour experience

Sixteen years old, lining up to get into a music festival, separated from friends, taken into a tent and forced to strip. Mia Armitage reports for Echonetdaily

22 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: NSW Police investigated over strip search of 16-year-old at Splendour

Police are being investigated over the strip search of a 16-year-old female who was asked to strip naked and squat at last year’s Splendour in the Grass. Poppy Reid reports for The Industry Observer

21 October 2019

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RLC in the Media: ‘I could not believe this was happening’: Teen recounts Splendour strip-search

Teen recounts being told to squat and even remove her panty liner inside her underwear for inspection. Adam Jacob reports for Australia News Today

21 October 2019

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ATO takes actions on unpaid super

Check-In for legal advice: RLC announces new web app for international students

RLC in the Media: With focus on music festival strip-searches, let’s not forget this important issue

My Legal Mate: Leading the way on international student wellbeing

RLC in the Media: Humiliating and potentially unlawful punitive police tactics cast shadow over music festivals

RLC in the Media: Legality of strip searches on children challenged

Law Enforcement Conduct Commission hearing demonstrates why children should not be strip searched

RLC in the Media: Naked and told to squat in a corner: a-16-year-old’s Splendour experience

RLC in the Media: NSW Police investigated over strip search of 16-year-old at Splendour

RLC in the Media: ‘I could not believe this was happening’: Teen recounts Splendour strip-search

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