News and Events

Legal Aid NSW has released three new financial advice films in Auslan for the deaf and hard of hearing community. These new films are a helpful resource covering fines, loans and credit, and home loan stress.

Low-income earners and people who receive Centrelink benefits are often financially excluded from accessing safe and secure credit facilities.

On the 19th of March 2014 a new guide was released for telecommunications providers: Responding to Customers in Financial Hardship: Principles and Practices for Telecommunication Providers (the ‘Guidelines’).

The Work and Development Order (WDO) Scheme is a NSW initiative that allows vulnerable people to clear outstanding fines (penalty notice and court fines) with activities or treatment rather than money.

Have you ever been misled about the types of fees, rates and charges in phone and internet packages? Have you seen advertising that didn’t accurately convey the actual cost of service delivery?

A new website now offers people help comparing energy contracts and working out which one best suits them.

Samantha (not her real name) came to RLC after receiving a final payment notice from a debt collection agency, threatening legal action.

“Hey Sister, we’ve got your back” is a network of Aboriginal women from all around New South Wales who are working to prevent sexual violence.

The High Court has reserved a decision on whether Aboriginality can be used as a defence in sentencing. The question has not been considered for the past 30 years, and the Court granted special leave to hear the case of William David Bugmy.

Redfern Legal Centre celebrated NAIDOC week this year by holding stalls at community events at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, the Aboriginal Medical Service and Wulla Mulla Family and Community Support Centre.