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Redfern legal centre has partnered with City of Sydney and Study NSW to develop a new multi-language factsheet to support students who have experienced sexual assault. Lena Wang reports for Honi Soit.

On 26 September, Mr Alex Greenwich MP outlined his views on the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Bill 2018 in the NSW Parliament. Mr Greenwich’s Second Reading speech highlighted key issues also raised in RLC’s recent position paper.

The International Student Legal Service NSW, run by Redfern Legal Centre, has partnered with City of Sydney and Study NSW to launch a new factsheet for students who have experienced sexual assault. Available in 11 languages, “Your Body, Your Choice” includes key messages specifically for international students.

Proposed tenancy reforms introduced by NSW government have failed to address 'no grounds' terminations, leaving tenants vulnerable to unfair evictions. Lanie Tindale reports for City Hub.

A new NSW Police review sheds light on the prevalence of gay-hate crimes around Sydney in the last 30 years. Sarah McLenaghan reports for CIty Hub.

RLC welcomes the strengthening of laws in NSW to protect people from stalking and intimidation online and via mobile phones.

RLC analysis of NSW Police data has shown that over a three year period, the number of high-speed chases NSW police has engaged in has increased by 37%. Samantha Lee, head of RLC’s police accountability practice, speaks to Paul Gregoire from Sydney Criminal Lawyers about the increase in high-speed police pursuits.

Figures from an analysis of police data by Redfern Legal Centre show increased use of lethal practice in NSW. Paul Gregoire reports for Sydney Criminal Lawyers.

Police pursuits in NSW have spiked by more than 37 per cent since 2014, an analysis of NSW Police data has shown.

RLC's Inner Sydney Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service (ISTAAS) provides responses to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and Amendment (Review) Bill 2018.