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Alex Greenwich on the value of community legal centres

On 14 November 2019, Alex Greenwich MP delivered a statement to the Legislative Assembly of the NSW Parliament highlighting the impact of communitiy legal centres, including the work of RLC and the Migrant Employment Legal Service.

14 November 2019

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RLC Submission: Criminalisation of wage theft

Criminalising wage theft won’t make the problem go away for migrant workers

5 November 2019

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ATO takes actions on unpaid super

In good news for employees, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has begun to focus its resources on the issue of unpaid superannuation contributions.

29 October 2019

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My Legal Mate: Leading the way on international student wellbeing

Macquarie University has become the first tertiary institution to sign up for My Legal Mate, an innovative new mobile app offering on-the-go legal advice to international students in NSW.

28 October 2019

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Check-In for legal advice: RLC announces new web app for international students

Now there's a new way international students can access RLC's International Student Legal Service NSW.

28 October 2019

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Your Body, Your Choice honoured at 2019 NSW International Students Awards

Your Body, Your Choice, a groundbreaking sexual assault resource for international students, was honoured with an award at the 2019 NSW International Student Awards.

3 October 2019

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Know your award: Fair Work releases interactive tools to support workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched new online resources to help fast food and restaurant owners and employees better understand their workplace entitlements and obligations.

20 June 2019

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Fair Work audits businesses suspected of underpaying student workers

On 31 May 2019, Fair Work Inspectors completed surprise audits of around 80 businesses in the university suburbs of Geelong, following intelligence that employers in the area were at risk of breaching workplace laws.

3 June 2019

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Fair Work Commission announces 3% increase to minimum wage

From 1 July 2019, the national minimum wage will be increased to $19.49 per hour. This decision from the Fair Work Commission will directly affect 2.2 million employees, or 21% of all employees.

30 May 2019

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RLC in the Media: My Legal Mate on ABC Breakfast

RLC solicitor Sean Stimson talks with Josh Szeps on ABC Breakfast about RLC's statewide legal service for international students and the development of a new moble app to assist international students with legal problems.

26 April 2019

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Alex Greenwich on the value of community legal centres

RLC Submission: Criminalisation of wage theft

ATO takes actions on unpaid super

My Legal Mate: Leading the way on international student wellbeing

Check-In for legal advice: RLC announces new web app for international students

Your Body, Your Choice honoured at 2019 NSW International Students Awards

Know your award: Fair Work releases interactive tools to support workers

Fair Work audits businesses suspected of underpaying student workers

Fair Work Commission announces 3% increase to minimum wage

RLC in the Media: My Legal Mate on ABC Breakfast

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