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Media Release: StudyNSW steps in to save statewide legal service for international students

6 November 2015 Redfern Legal Centre’s international student service has been given a lifeline from StudyNSW after the free legal advice service faced closure in September due to lack of funding.

6 November 2015

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RLC in Hansard: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015, Hon Fred Nile

The Hon Fred Nile, Reverend. 14 October 2015 Read it on Hansard

14 October 2015

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The Bill that could evict victims of domestic violence

On 5 August 2015 the Government introduced into Parliament the Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing – Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015.

28 September 2015

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Update on Millers Point, Dawes Point, Rocks sell off

In early 2014, the NSW Government announced plans to sell off its public housing stock in Millers Point, Dawes Point and the Rocks, and relocate those tenants out of the area.

28 September 2015

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Government crackdown on discrimination against Indigenous tenants

The NSW Government is joining forces with the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW to combat racism in the rental market.

27 September 2015

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Inquiry into access for students with a disability in education

The government has established an inquiry into the education system, in response to long-standing accessibility problems for students with disabilities.

27 September 2015

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Debate over RDA and section 18C continues

Section 18C of the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) is among the laws highlighted as having potential to interfere with Australians’ civil liberties in a recent Australian Law Reform Commission report.

26 September 2015

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Being a contractor brings independence but what about when things go wrong…

Being an independent contractor has lots of benefits – you run your own show and keep your own hours. But what legal recourse is available to contractors when things go awry?

26 September 2015

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RLC in the Media: CLC to wipe advice service due to funding cuts

Redfern Legal Centre has announced the closure of its International Student legal advice service later this year following cuts to much needed funding.

21 August 2015

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Media Release: NSW to lose its International Students’ Service after Redfern Legal Centre fails to secure funding

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) has announced that it will be forced to close its award winning International Students’ legal advice service in September.

20 August 2015

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Media Release: StudyNSW steps in to save statewide legal service for international students

RLC in Hansard: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015, Hon Fred Nile

The Bill that could evict victims of domestic violence

Update on Millers Point, Dawes Point, Rocks sell off

Government crackdown on discrimination against Indigenous tenants

Inquiry into access for students with a disability in education

Debate over RDA and section 18C continues

Being a contractor brings independence but what about when things go wrong…

RLC in the Media: CLC to wipe advice service due to funding cuts

Media Release: NSW to lose its International Students’ Service after Redfern Legal Centre fails to secure funding

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