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RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

“Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?”

16 December 2013

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RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

RLC's International Student Solicitor Kate Gauld speaks with SBS World News on students living in expensive, overcrowded and unsafe accomodation.

21 November 2013

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Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

‘Just imagine what your future could hold after studying in Australia. It’s unlimited, isn’t it?” So says the “Win Your Future” competition launched recently by Trade and Investment Minister, Andrew Robb.

29 October 2013

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Case Study: Ripped off at work

Sophia (not her real name) was Italian and began working part time in a clothes shop under her Working Visa. Her employer required her to wear clothes from the store while she was working.

29 October 2013

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Housing NSW failing to meet the needs of tenants with disabilities

Recently Redfern Legal Centre has advised a number of local Housing New South Wales (Housing NSW) tenants with disabilities about how to achieve transfers or have their current properties modified to better suit their disability needs.

29 October 2013

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RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

RLC's Kate Gauld quoted in the Australian on the importance of treating international students well once they arrive in Australia.

8 October 2013

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RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

JUST three days into its seven-week social media campaign to attract international students, Austrade had received 2000 entries with predictions the original estimate of 20,000 will be far exceeded.

5 October 2013

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Modern Slavery in Australia

Contributed by the Salvation Army Safe House for Trafficked Persons In Australia, human traffickers and slaveholders are using people against their will for their own profit.

17 September 2013

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Case Study: Sham Contracting

Louis came to Australia from France on a Working Holiday Visa. His English language skills were not strong. Louis posted an advertisement on Gumtree outlining his experience in bricklaying and concreting.

17 September 2013

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Fair Work Act Amendment Bill

On Friday, 28 June the Fair Work Act Amendment Bill 2013 came into effect.

17 September 2013

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RLC in the Media: World-class study environments

RLC in the Media: Planned influx of foreign students sparks concern

Studying in Australia: A world-class opportunity or an opportunity to be exploited?

Case Study: Ripped off at work

Housing NSW failing to meet the needs of tenants with disabilities

RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

RLC in the Media: Austrade campaign takes off, but student security needs to be addressed

Modern Slavery in Australia

Case Study: Sham Contracting

Fair Work Act Amendment Bill

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