News and Events

The Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme is reflective of RLC's core aim to increase access to justice for those who cannot afford private legal advice and too often go unrepresented.

RLC has become a regular contributor to the South Sydney Herald. This month we commented on new law that provides federal protection from discrimination for people in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities.

RLC has been active in the project to consolidate federal anti-discrimination laws in Australia.

South Sydney Herald Article features an article this month on RLC's lodgment of an Ombudsman complaint regarding Housing NSW failure to respond to vulnerable tenants.

Listen to RLC's Inner Sydney Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service Team Leader, Natalie Bradshaw talk about the legalities of living in a share house on 2SER.

Jacqui Swinburne, RLC Employment Solicitor appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, Underclass of restaurant employees in Sydney grossly underpaid.

Joanna Shulman, RLC Executive Officer in Disabled woman loses case against Jetstar, ABC News.

RLC's CEO Joanna Shulman on why Australians need a robust anti-discrimination regime to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. Alternative Law Journal, A 'fair go' for all.

On 23rd October 2012, NSW Parliament passed the Boarding Houses Act 2012. The Act will commence in early 2013.

Tired of waiting for repairs? Housing NSW tenants have a right to get repairs carried out!