News and Events

On 18 October, the Australian Senate voted to establish an inquiry into unregulated debt management firms, which target customers with debt problems.

In this submission, RLC focuses on the impact of irresponsible lending practices on consumers in response to the ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments.

The federal government has heard evidence for the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry that showcased the heavy malpractice of financial services such as banks and insurance companies in capitalising on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders fear of financial instability.

Did you know that the Redfern Legal Centre operates out of RPA hospital two days a week? This is the first hospital-based health/justice partnership in NSW and has proven popular among patients and staff.

June 2018: Spotlight on Credit & Debt

On 21 March 2018, a new State Debt Recovery Act 2018 (NSW) commenced. The Act gives Revenue NSW the power to bypass the court debt recovery process, dramatically changing the way state debts, such as council rates, are collected in NSW.

Tara Hayes speaks to RLC's Credit and Debt solicitor, Laura Bianchi, to gain insight into the Banking Royal Commission.

Community Legal Centres NSW (CLCNSW) and Redfern Legal Centre have welcomed key amendments to the State Debt Recovery Bill 2017 which passed the NSW Legislative Council on last night (14 November 2018).

In May 2015, Redfern Legal Centre and Sydney Local Health District partnered to establish the first hospital-based Health Justice Partnership (HJP) in New South Wales.

The Health Justice Partnership addresses the legal dimension to patient health and wellbeing.