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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.

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

JUST three days into its seven-week social media campaign to attract international students, Austrade had received 2000 entries with predictions the original estimate of 20,000 will be far exceeded.

5 October 2013

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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.

17 September 2013

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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.

17 September 2013

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Malaysian Summit of Australia

Redfern Legal Centre was invited to speak at the inaugural Malaysian Summit of Australia (MASA) Careers, Conference and Excellence Awards held at UTS.

17 September 2013

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Rights for Boarders and Lodgers

RLC has been active in the fight for improved rights for boarders and lodgers for over 30 years.

4 September 2013

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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.

4 September 2013

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Topics

Housing NSW Market Rent Increases

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

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

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

Boarding Houses Act Commences

"Get it Fixed!" Website Launches

Malaysian Summit of Australia

Rights for Boarders and Lodgers

Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme

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