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Six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions announced in NSW

On 13 April, the NSW Government announced a six-month moratorium on evictions for tenants in financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

13 April 2020

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Relief for renters during COVID-19: legislation must stop all evictions

On 24 March, Redfern Legal Centre wrote to the NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, the Hon Kevin Andrews MP, calling for urgent support for NSW tenants during the coronavirus pandemic.

6 April 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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Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre takes aim at financial abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Thursday 5 December 2019

5 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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From Millers Point to Waterloo: RLC forum on public housing redevelopment

In June, RLC hosted a community forum on the impact of public housing redevelopment and displacement, launching a new resource to support public housing tenants seeking urgent repairs.

25 June 2019

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Safe as Houses? From Millers Point to Waterloo

A free community panel discussion on public housing redevelopment, relocation and displacement.

28 May 2019

Safe as houses? From Millers Point to Waterloo

News

RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Family Violence Law Help is a new national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.

1 April 2019

News

Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

When Jessica* met her partner, she had long term employment, a stable rental and significant savings. But this all changed after she moved in a financially abusive partner.

8 March 2019

Newsletters

RLC eBulletin: December 2018

Our December eBulletin looks at the devastating impact of public housing redevelopment on local communities.

6 December 2018

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Topics

Six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions announced in NSW

Relief for renters during COVID-19: legislation must stop all evictions

Relief for RLC clients through changes to the Fines Act NSW

Media Release: Redfern Legal Centre takes aim at financial abuse

RLC launches Financial Abuse Service NSW

From Millers Point to Waterloo: RLC forum on public housing redevelopment

Safe as Houses? From Millers Point to Waterloo

RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

RLC eBulletin: December 2018

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