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RLC has joined leading consumer advocacy organisations, charities, community, legal and family violence organisations, unions and financial counsellors in signing an open letter opposing Government plans to axe safe lending laws.

The contributions of RLC's Financial Abuse Service NSW staff were among those acknowledged in the Parliament of NSW during the second reading of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment (Coercive and Controlling Behaviour) Bill 2020.

The proposal to overhaul responsible lending obligations has been met with mixed reaction, with many welcoming its ability to speed up the flow of credit while others have warned against potential harm to consumers. Annie Kane reports for Mortgage Business

The banking industry has backed the Morrison government’s proposed changes to responsible lending laws, putting it on a collision course with nine consumer groups which have jointly signed a scathing review of the controversial reforms. Richard Gluyas reports for the Australian

Monday, 16 November 2020 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Financial rights and domestic violence campaigners warn the government's bid to loosen lines of credit as the nation recovers from recession will end up making financial abuse more frequent and severe. Katina Curtis reports for Sydney Morning Herald.

Throughout the five years Sara* was married to Anton*, she was subjected to serious financial abuse.

New research from UNSW's Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) explores current knowledge of financial abuse in Australia and looks at ways financial services can better support victim-survivors.

In 2019, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) received a grant from City of Sydney to commission an original First Nations artwork.

Some reflections on NAIDOC Week 2020 from RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker.