A census by the National Association of Community Legal Centres has found that over 150,000 people were turned away from community legal centres last financial year.
The scourge of domestic violence continues to rise in some of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs, with Rose Bay police confirming it received up to two calls on the matter each day.
Millers Point residents have complained of feeling ‘bullied’ and ‘harassed’ and continue to fear losing their homes in wake of the state government’s announcement last week that more properties were being sold.
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RLC CEO Jo Shulman takes part in ABC AM's report on the future of funding for Community Legal Centres. Jo Shulman is fighting to keep RLC's doors open in the midst of a funding crisis.
May 2015 - ABC Radio 702
RLC CEO Jo Shulman speaks with National Indigenous Radio Service about what RLC's funding crisis will mean for Indigenous communities in Redfern and surrounding service areas.
May 2015 - Australasian Lawyer
Samantha Woodhill
The 2014 Productivity Commission inquiry into access to justice recommended an additional $200m in funding for community legal centres, but the latest federal budget will force centres to endure further funding cuts.