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Youpla-ACBF funeral benefit program now open

Urgent financial assistance to First Nations families affected by the collapse of funeral insurer, Youpla-ACBF is now available following the advocacy of 140 organisations, including RLC.

13 September 2022

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New visa options for COVID-affected international students

Updated visa options were announced during the pandemic to assist international students whose studies have been impacted by COVID-19.

8 August 2022

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Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

From 1 July 2022, the national minimum wage will be increased from $20.33 to $21.38 per hour. Casual employees covered by the minimum wage get at least a 25% loading on top of this.

15 June 2022

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RLC in the media

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

A national coalition of organisations is calling for better protections for migrant workers to prevent wage theft.

19 May 2022

RLC in the media

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

If the COVID years have taught us anything about migration, it is that Australia depends on it.

16 May 2022

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Dealing with education providers: factsheets for international students

RLC's International Student Legal Service NSW has updated our range of factsheets to help NSW international students experiencing issues with education providers.

10 April 2022

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Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

A new best-practice report recommends a collaborative approach for services supporting people experiencing financial abuse.

7 April 2022

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Welcome Back! RLC's guide for international students returning to NSW

Redfern Legal Centre has put together a comprehensive information pack to support the return of international students to NSW.

13 December 2021

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'Renting Matters' podcast

Tenants’ Union of NSW and Legal Aid NSW have launched a podcast series for community workers supporting clients with tenancy issues.

17 November 2021

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My Legal Mate: putting a lawyer in students' pockets

My Legal Mate is a free legal resource made for NSW international students. Do you need legal help? Check out My Legal Mate!

28 August 2021

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Youpla-ACBF funeral benefit program now open

New visa options for COVID-affected international students

Fair Work Commission announces 5.2% increase to minimum wage

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

Dealing with education providers: factsheets for international students

Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

Welcome Back! RLC's guide for international students returning to NSW

'Renting Matters' podcast

My Legal Mate: putting a lawyer in students' pockets

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