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RLC in the Media: 'Fines Clinic' - A Current Affair

RLC's Will Dwyer spoke to Channel Nine's A Current Affair about a new program that allows vulnerable people to undertake community service to "work off" government issued fines.

2 February 2017

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RLC in the media: debt recovery and legal bullying

RLC's Credit and Debt Solicitor Will Dwyer speaks journalist Barry McKay about tactics employed by organisations seeking to recover debt and strategies that people can use to deal with these types of situations.

24 January 2017

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RLC in the Media: Consumer groups urge change to lease laws after hidden costs target the poor

RLC's Credit and Debt Solicitor, Will Dwyer, spoke with the Guardian about the risks of consumer leases.

23 September 2016

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Explainer: Everything you need to know about funeral insurance, low-income insurance and financial hardship programs

Purchasing hefty insurance plans – such as funeral insurance and home and car insurance – can often seem like a sensible option.

29 August 2016

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RLC on the Checkout

11 August 2016 - Will Dwyer from the Redfern Legal Centre says major financial institutions, telcos, energy providers and debt collectors are required to offer hardship programs if you're going through a tough time.

11 August 2016

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Taking out the trash: useless ‘junk policy’ insurance policies

Insurance customers may be at risk of paying add - on costs for useless and nonessential items

16 June 2016

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Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC routinely encounters vulnerable clients who have fallen victim to exploitative and misleading small amount credit contracts (SACCs) and ‘rent to buy’ consumer lease products.

7 April 2016

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RLC in the Media: Council to smash alcohol free zones

Sydney’s homeless population is set to benefit after the City of Sydney Council proposed scrapping over 60 alcohol-free areas across the city.

6 April 2016

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RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

RLC has assisted several vulnerable clients who have been compelled to sign up to inappropriate vocational training courses and VET FEE HELP loans.

29 March 2016

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Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

16 December 2015 Payday loan and consumer lease (or ‘rent-to-buy’) companies are under scrutiny as the Federal Treasury conducts a consultation and review of current laws.

16 December 2015

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RLC in the Media: 'Fines Clinic' - A Current Affair

RLC in the media: debt recovery and legal bullying

RLC in the Media: Consumer groups urge change to lease laws after hidden costs target the poor

Explainer: Everything you need to know about funeral insurance, low-income insurance and financial hardship programs

RLC on the Checkout

Taking out the trash: useless ‘junk policy’ insurance policies

Review of the small amount credit contracts and consumer lease laws

RLC in the Media: Council to smash alcohol free zones

RLC’s systemic responses to Private Training Colleges and VET FEE HELP complaints

Payday loan and consumer lease industry shake up

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