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Dobbing became ‘Australia’s favourite pastime’ during Covid

From “illegal” birthday parties to suspicious fast-food orders, Aussies picked up a very unusual pastime during the Covid pandemic.

21 November 2022

Events

Terminations & Evictions in NSW (webinar)

This webinar covers the termination process for both private tenants and social housing tenants.

9 November 2022

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Events

Domestic Violence and Tenancy in NSW (webinar)

Domestic Violence and Tenancy in NSW

19 October 2022

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News

Know your rights: factsheets for renters

Regardless of whether you live in public or private housing, there are laws in place to protect you and it is important to know your rights.

4 October 2022

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Events

Fines and Penalty Notices 1: Challenging the fine (webinar)

Explores the process of seeking a review of your fine by Revenue NSW or the Court.

21 September 2022

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RLC in the media

NSW issued 501 fines to children under 15 in past year for not wearing or carrying mask

Redfern Legal Centre says $20,000 in fines issued is ‘unjust’ and ‘sets children up for failure’

22 August 2022

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RLC in the media

Human rights can’t be left at mercy of emergency orders

Australian Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay argues for a review of the human rights impacts of Australia’s COVID-19 response

9 August 2022

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RLC in the media

University Of New South Wales: NSW COVID fines on kids could breach international law

COVID fines issued to children could breach Australia’s obligations under international law, says UNSW Law academic.

4 August 2022

News

COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

NSW government suggestions that children as young as 10 could work off COVID fines have been described as “outrageous” and could be in breach of Australia’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.

4 August 2022

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RLC in the media

Hundreds of NSW children may have undertaken unpaid work to pay off COVID-19 fines

More than 3800 children aged between 10-17 were issued fines of up to $5000 for breaching COVID-19 restrictions.

2 August 2022

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Dobbing became ‘Australia’s favourite pastime’ during Covid

Terminations & Evictions in NSW (webinar)

Domestic Violence and Tenancy in NSW (webinar)

Know your rights: factsheets for renters

Fines and Penalty Notices 1: Challenging the fine (webinar)

NSW issued 501 fines to children under 15 in past year for not wearing or carrying mask

Human rights can’t be left at mercy of emergency orders

University Of New South Wales: NSW COVID fines on kids could breach international law

COVID fines issued to children could breach international law

Hundreds of NSW children may have undertaken unpaid work to pay off COVID-19 fines

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