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Call to end exploitation of migrant workers

A coalition of concerned community legal centres and civil society organisations have called on governments to make pre-election commitments to end the exploitation of migrant workers.

15 May 2022

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Youpla collapse fuels ‘trauma and intergenerational debt’ for First Nations families

In April 2022, RLC joined a coalition of 125 organisations calling on the federal government to urgently support First Nations People who have been affected by the collapse of funeral insurer, Youpla.

27 April 2022

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Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

A new best-practice report recommends a collaborative approach for services supporting people experiencing financial abuse.

7 April 2022

Events

Resolving Financial Abuse Issues: Financial Control After Separation (webinar)

This presentation outlines the avenues available through the Family Law system to tackle any ongoing financial abuse that may occur after separation from a partner or spouse.

6 April 2022

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Urgent law reform needed to prevent sexual harassment at work

RLC has signed a joint statement alongside a coalition of 60 groups and individuals calling on the federal government to act now to prevent sexual harassment at work.

18 March 2022

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Senate committee calls for national laws criminalising wage theft

In March 2022, a senate inquiry tabled its final report into the unlawful underpayment of employees. The report cited RLC’s joint submissions with West Justice extensively.

13 March 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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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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Topics

Call to end exploitation of migrant workers

Youpla collapse fuels ‘trauma and intergenerational debt’ for First Nations families

Best practice model unveiled to help organisations supporting people impacted by financial abuse

Resolving Financial Abuse Issues: Financial Control After Separation (webinar)

Urgent law reform needed to prevent sexual harassment at work

Senate committee calls for national laws criminalising wage theft

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

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

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