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RLC in the Media: Innocents abroad ripe for home rip-offs

XIN Zhao (not her real name) says she and three fellow students shared a two-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s CBD for seven months. Then, last September, their landlord demanded the rent early.

20 March 2014

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RLC Video - An International Students' Guide to Share Housing

A short video guide for international students on how to protect your rights in share housing.

11 March 2014

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Case Study: Unfairly treated, unfairly dismissed?

Suzie (not her real name) was an international student who had been working as a casual bartender at a Sydney hotel for almost three years. There was a change in management and Suzie began reporting to a new boss, Bob.

28 February 2014

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Telco advertising *and reading the fine print

Have you ever been misled about the types of fees, rates and charges in phone and internet packages? Have you seen advertising that didn’t accurately convey the actual cost of service delivery?

28 February 2014

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Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

Three international students from China, Yin, Zhen and Zi, moved into a central-city apartment together after seeing an advertisement for the property on a Chinese language website.

17 December 2013

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Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

Samantha (not her real name) came to RLC after receiving a final payment notice from a debt collection agency, threatening legal action.

17 December 2013

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How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

A new website now offers people help comparing energy contracts and working out which one best suits them.

17 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

“Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?”

16 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

RLC's International Student Solicitor Kate Gauld speaks with SBS World News on students living in expensive, overcrowded and unsafe accomodation.

21 November 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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RLC in the Media: Innocents abroad ripe for home rip-offs

RLC Video - An International Students' Guide to Share Housing

Case Study: Unfairly treated, unfairly dismissed?

Telco advertising *and reading the fine print

Case Study: International students exploited in housing arrangements

Case Study: Invalid demands from debt collection agency

How to compare energy contracts and other handy hints about understanding the energy market

RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

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

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