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Media Release: Strip Search class action trial date set

A trial date has been set by the NSW Supreme Court for the landmark strip search class action that will challenge the legality of strip searches conducted by NSW Police at music festivals over a six-year period.

17 May 2024

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Strip-search lawsuit to go ahead after court bid dismissed

The NSW government has been dealt a fresh blow as it faces allegations it conducted “unlawful” strip searches at popular music festivals.

21 December 2023

Events

Fines and penalty notices 2: Instalments, Waivers & WDOs (webinar)

Helping vulnerable clients manage unpaid fines.

29 November 2023

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Events

Introduction to Social Housing Law & Policy in NSW (webinar)

This webinar provides an overview of law and policy in public and community housing.

1 November 2023

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Events

Has Your Client Been Underpaid? (webinar)

Help your clients work out whether they are getting paid properly at work, and what to do about it if they aren't.

11 October 2023

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Events

Repairs in NSW public housing and private rentals (webinar)

This webinar for community workers outlines tenants’ rights to getting repairs done in public or private housing, and provides tips on navigating DCJ Housing’s repairs and maintenance system.

20 September 2023

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Data shows NSW police use force against First Nations people at “vastly disproportionate rate”

New South Wales police used force toward Aboriginal people at a vastly disproportionate rate compared to non-Indigenous people, new data has shown.

1 August 2023

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Police data reveals First Nations Australians are massively overrepresented in 'use of force' incidents

The Redfern Legal Centre, which obtained the data, is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into physical force used by NSW Police.

31 July 2023

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NSW police use force against Indigenous Australians at drastically disproportionate levels, data shows

Exclusive: Redfern Legal Centre obtained records which show First Nations people were involved in about 45% of the incidents

31 July 2023

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How you could get money back from invalid COVID fines

On what grounds are the fines being challenged... And what happens if you've already paid the fine?

19 July 2023

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Media Release: Strip Search class action trial date set

Strip-search lawsuit to go ahead after court bid dismissed

Fines and penalty notices 2: Instalments, Waivers & WDOs (webinar)

Introduction to Social Housing Law & Policy in NSW (webinar)

Has Your Client Been Underpaid? (webinar)

Repairs in NSW public housing and private rentals (webinar)

Data shows NSW police use force against First Nations people at “vastly disproportionate rate”

Police data reveals First Nations Australians are massively overrepresented in 'use of force' incidents

NSW police use force against Indigenous Australians at drastically disproportionate levels, data shows

How you could get money back from invalid COVID fines

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