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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.
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Housing NSW Market Rent Increases

In September 2013, Housing NSW sent out notices to public housing tenants to tell them that their rent is being increased. The increases are up to $300 per week. The increases apply only to tenants who pay market rent.
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Boarding Houses Act Commences

The Boarding Houses Act 2012 commenced in full on July 1, a long awaited change that will mean that boarding house residents are better protected in law.
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"Get it Fixed!" Website Launches

Get it Fixed NSW is a group of community organisations who has recently launched a website featuring tenants' stories about their attempts to get Housing NSW to do repairs.
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Partial Defence of Provocation

RLC and Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS) made a submission to the Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into the partial defence of provocation.
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Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme

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.

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