News and Events

Thousands of people have been fined under the Public Health Orders in NSW.  Police don’t always get it right.

Consumer advocates say they have many concerns over proposed updates to the Life Insurance Code of Practice in a joint submission to the Financial Services Council (FSC).

This webinar explored hardship policies and other practical support that is available when disclosures of domestic violence and financial abuse have been made.

There is much debate about police powers to stop, question and search people, with a spotlight on the use of strip-searches, and the negative impact they can have upon vulnerable people.

Our panel answered questions differentiating between credit, debt and consumer and family law, and discussed the best pathways for resolving common legal issues encountered by victim-survivors of financial abuse.

What is NSW Police and Health best practice when someone reports a sexual assault?

RLC's Financial Abuse Service NSW has produced a series of factsheets on family law for people separating from their partner or spouse.

Data obtained by RLC reveals that the majority of people issued with a $1000 COVID-19 fine in NSW have not paid, or can’t afford to pay, leading to calls for a means-tested system and review of police conduct. Anna Patty reports for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Legal Aid NSW has published an updated version of its 'Fined Out' booklet, produced in collaboration with Inner City Legal Centre and Redfern Legal Centre.

The banking association is calling on government to provide greater clarity on the application of the best interests duty expansion.