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Spare Bedroom Tax

Spare Bedroom Tax refers to a Housing New South Wales policy that commenced in September 2013. This policy is aimed at addressing under-occupancy in public housing properties.

29 October 2013

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Police Powers Clinic: A Student Perspective

The Redfern Legal Centre Police Powers Clinic, a University of New South Wales and RLC joint experiential learning program, commenced in August this year.

29 October 2013

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Supreme Court Confirms Right to Silence for Police Officers

In August 2013, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down its decision in Baff v Commissioner of Police.

29 October 2013

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Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

‘Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?” So says the “Win Your Future” competition launched recently by Trade and Investment Minister, Andrew Robb.

29 October 2013

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Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

NSW Police in conjunction with the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) will provide an opportunity for victims of domestic violence to prepare for defended hearings.

29 October 2013

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RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

The Coordinator of the Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service at Redfern Legal Centre has been appointed to the newly established NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council.

29 October 2013

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RLC in the Media: Public Housing renters demand action on mould

RLC's Joanna Shulman and Natalie Bradshaw spoke with 7.30 NSW's Quentin Dempster on Friday, 27 September 2013 about Housing NSW properties in a bad state of disrepair. Watch the full report here.

24 October 2013

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RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

RLC's Kate Gauld quoted in the Australian on the importance of treating international students well once they arrive in Australia.

8 October 2013

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Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

Come along Tuesday 5 November at 11am to Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, Redfern. Everyone welcome. Lunch will be provided.

19 September 2013

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Modern Slavery in Australia

Contributed by the Salvation Army Safe House for Trafficked Persons In Australia, human traffickers and slaveholders are using people against their will for their own profit.

17 September 2013

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Spare Bedroom Tax

Police Powers Clinic: A Student Perspective

Supreme Court Confirms Right to Silence for Police Officers

Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

Prosecutor Conferencing Initiative: Opportunity for domestic violence victims to prepare before hearings

RLC’s Susan Smith appointed to Domestic and Family Violence Council

RLC in the Media: Public Housing renters demand action on mould

RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

Children, DoCS and changes to the law: the yarn we have to have

Modern Slavery in Australia

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