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Aboriginal teenager dead - Jai Wright's family calls for independent investigation

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.

22 February 2022

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Meet RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker

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

17 February 2022

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Eviction, hardship, and the housing crisis: Tenants' Union report

A special report from the Tenants’ Union of NSW highlights the hardship and stress people face when being evicted, calling for an end to ‘no grounds’ evictions and strengthened protections for renters.

15 February 2022

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Koori COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

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

27 December 2021

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'Renting Matters' podcast

Tenants’ Union of NSW and Legal Aid NSW have launched a podcast series for community workers supporting clients with tenancy issues.

17 November 2021

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'We cannot fine our way out of the pandemic': a call to address unjust COVID-19 fines

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.

28 October 2021

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Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

The temporary stop on evictions for COVID-impacted renters in NSW who have lost significant income and cannot pay rent in full has been extended, with some exceptions.

9 September 2021

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For mob, by mob: yarning about a question-prompt to make shared decisions about COVID Vaccination

The Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Network is inviting First Nations people from NSW to take part in a series of online yarning sessions to adapt a tool to be used to help address vaccine hesitancy in the community.

17 August 2021

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e-Bulletin | May/June 2021 Supporting a First Nations Voice

Our May/June eBulletin calls for a First Nations Voice in Australia’s Parliament and highlights the latest RLC webinars, factsheets and news.

1 June 2021

RLC staff and volunteers celebrate NAIDOC Week

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Oversight and review of deaths in custody: report

In October 2020, RLC police accountability solicitor Samatha Lee appeared before The Select Committee into the High Level of First Nations People in Custody and Oversight and Review of Deaths in Custody.

5 May 2021

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Aboriginal teenager dead - Jai Wright's family calls for independent investigation

Meet RLC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Access Worker

Eviction, hardship, and the housing crisis: Tenants' Union report

Koori COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

'Renting Matters' podcast

'We cannot fine our way out of the pandemic': a call to address unjust COVID-19 fines

Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

For mob, by mob: yarning about a question-prompt to make shared decisions about COVID Vaccination

e-Bulletin | May/June 2021 Supporting a First Nations Voice

Oversight and review of deaths in custody: report

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