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Casting a light on rampant exploitation has done little to erase the problems encountered by international students, according to one of the few legal services available to them.

A unique free legal service for international students has been given another lifeline as part of a NSW government funding package worth more than a quarter of a million dollars.

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.

RLC's International Student Solicitor, Sean Stimson, speaks with Anne Arnold of Radio National's Background Briefing on the exploitation and underpayment of international students.

Last week the City of Sydney Council motioned to grant the Redfern Legal Centre $100,000 over a 24 month period to provide legal resources for tenants in the Waterloo public housing redevelopment.

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

There is such a battle to find somewhere to rent – the competition, the cost, the community you want to live in. But what if the colour of your skin made it even harder to rent?

Redfern Legal Centre has announced the closure of its International Student legal advice service later this year following cuts to much needed funding.

A Sydney college allegedly enrolled a social security recipient in a $28,000 course after convincing her that the hairdressing management diploma — funded under VET Fee-Help loans — was free.

The City of Sydney last week announced a dedicated squad and investigation to crack down on illegal accommodation across the city. While this announcement answers calls for action, the future of current tenants has been thrown into uncertainty.