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Update on Millers Point, Dawes Point, Rocks sell off

In early 2014, the NSW Government announced plans to sell off its public housing stock in Millers Point, Dawes Point and the Rocks, and relocate those tenants out of the area.

28 September 2015

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Media Release: NSW to lose its International Students’ Service after Redfern Legal Centre fails to secure funding

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) has announced that it will be forced to close its award winning International Students’ legal advice service in September.

20 August 2015

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Briefing Paper: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015

This briefing paper outlines the impact the proposed Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing – Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015 is likely to have on the community’s most vulnerable tenants.

18 August 2015

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Abby’s story - The impact of domestic violence on safe affordable housing

Abby's case study reveals the impact of domestic violence on safe affordable housing.

11 June 2015

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More bang for your bond

The Tenants’ Union of NSW and Tenants’ Advice & Advocacy Services (TAAS) network have launched a campaign for an increase in tenants’ services funding and an increase on the interest returned to tenants themselves.

11 June 2015

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International students exploited by unscrupulous landlords

The rising cost of living in Sydney has led to a boom in overcrowded housing that does not meet the standards of tenancy legislation or local council health and safety regulations.

11 June 2015

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In the shadows of the Residential Tenancies Act

Not all renters are treated equally under NSW tenancy laws. There are many tenants in fairly conventional renting situations who would be surprised to learn that NSW state tenancy laws don’t apply to them.

26 February 2015

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International student workplace exploitation widespread

Recent media coverage has exposed international student exploitation in the workplace, particularly in casual jobs in the hospitality and cleaning industries.

26 February 2015

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Inner Sydney Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service wants your views!

Are you a social housing tenant in Sydney? Want to tell the government about your experience as a tenant and your views on social housing?

16 January 2015

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Case study: ‘Catch 22’ - Family living in overcrowded Housing NSW property for years

Mrs Liu (not her real name) was an 80-year-old non-English speaking tenant of Housing NSW.

18 December 2014

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Update on Millers Point, Dawes Point, Rocks sell off

Media Release: NSW to lose its International Students’ Service after Redfern Legal Centre fails to secure funding

Briefing Paper: Residential Tenancies and Housing Legislation Amendment (Public Housing—Antisocial Behaviour) Bill 2015

Abby’s story - The impact of domestic violence on safe affordable housing

More bang for your bond

International students exploited by unscrupulous landlords

In the shadows of the Residential Tenancies Act

International student workplace exploitation widespread

Inner Sydney Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service wants your views!

Case study: ‘Catch 22’ - Family living in overcrowded Housing NSW property for years

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