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RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

RLC submission to the Retirement Income Policy Division

15 February 2019

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Fair Work blitz uncovers widespread exploitation on farms

A Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into 638 farms has found more than half underpaid workers, falsified pay records or failed to provide pay slips.

23 November 2018

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Harvest Trail Inquiry recovers $1 million for workers

A Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) Inquiry into workplaces along Australia’s Harvest Trail has found widespread non-compliance, with inspectors recovering more than $1 million in unpaid wages for over 2,500 workers.

21 November 2018

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Free employment law advice for international students

Have you been underpaid at work? Are you being unfairly treated by your boss? Do you want to know more about your employment rights?

15 November 2018

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The 2018 International Education Providers Forum

In November, RLC took part in the 2018 International Education Providers Forum at Sydney Town Hall.

13 November 2018

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Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

On 28 March 2018, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018 (Cth) was passed and will enact the first suite of proposals of the Australian Consumer Law Review.

9 November 2018

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RLC in the Media: New research reveals at least $1 billion owed in lost pay to workers in Australia

UP TO $1 billion is being stolen by dodgy Australian firms failing to pay thousands of workers the wages are legally entitled to; a troubling new report finds. Benedict Brook reports for new.com.au.

30 October 2018

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Short changed at work: what to do if you are experiencing wage theft

Research from UNSW and UTS shows that an overwhelming number of international students and backpackers in Australia are suffering wage theft in silence. If you are not being paid correctly at work, there are steps that you can take.

30 October 2018

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Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

On 18 October, the Australian Senate voted to establish an inquiry into unregulated debt management firms, which target customers with debt problems.

19 October 2018

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RLC in Hansard: Modern Slavery Bill 2018

12 September 2018 – Mr Chris Hayes MP (Fowler—Chief Opposition Whip) outlined his support for the Modern Slavery Bill 2018, citing RLC's submission to the 2017 Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia.

12 September 2018

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RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

Fair Work blitz uncovers widespread exploitation on farms

Harvest Trail Inquiry recovers $1 million for workers

Free employment law advice for international students

The 2018 International Education Providers Forum

Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

RLC in the Media: New research reveals at least $1 billion owed in lost pay to workers in Australia

Short changed at work: what to do if you are experiencing wage theft

Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

RLC in Hansard: Modern Slavery Bill 2018

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