News and Events

Latest NSW Police strip-search figures show that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people were still being subjected to strip searches, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and children disproportionately targeted.

First Nations Elders who may be eligible for ex-gratia payments under the Stolen Generations Reparation Scheme are encouraged to apply now.

Aboriginal Legal Service NSW urges fines for public health rule breaches be withdrawn or converted to cautions

Applications to the Stolen Generations Reparations Scheme have been extended to 30 June 2023. RLC can help you apply.

In April 2022, RLC joined a coalition of 125 organisations calling on the federal government to urgently support First Nations People who have been affected by the collapse of funeral insurer, Youpla.

The gap in inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is depressingly vast in the legal and justice system.

The family of a 16-year-old Aboriginal boy who was killed in a crash with an unmarked police car have called for an independent investigation into his death.

RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker increases access to justice for First Nations communities.

The Koori Vaccination Clinic operating out of Redfern Town Hall ceased operations in April 2022.

Over 100 members of the legal, academic and political profession have endorsed an open letter to the NSW Premier, calling to revoke wrongly issued COVID-19 fines.