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Landmark court decision will help workers recover unpaid wages

A landmark court decision has overturned a 10-year legal precedent made as part of a JobWatch underpayment case, listed for further hearings in July.

31 May 2022

RLC in the media

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

A national coalition of organisations is calling for better protections for migrant workers to prevent wage theft.

19 May 2022

Events

Money Matters in Social Housing (webinar)

An overview of some common money-related issues that arise in public and community housing

18 May 2022

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RLC in the media

Former students' fight for unpaid wages highlights loophole in Australia's legal system

The legal system makes it hard for migrant workers and international students to get back unpaid wages and entitlements.

16 May 2022

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RLC in the media

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

If the COVID years have taught us anything about migration, it is that Australia depends on it.

16 May 2022

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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

RLC in the media

Underpayment of migrant workers

A client of Employment Rights Legal Service (ERLS) shares his experience of being underpaid on SBS News.

12 May 2022

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RLC in the media

Underpayment of migrant workers

A client of Employment Rights Legal Service (ERLS) shares his experience of being underpaid with SBS News.

11 May 2022

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News

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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Landmark court decision will help workers recover unpaid wages

Legal centres and employer groups call for better protections for migrant workers

Money Matters in Social Housing (webinar)

Former students' fight for unpaid wages highlights loophole in Australia's legal system

Australia is bringing migrant workers back – but exploitation is still rampant. Here are 3 changes needed now

Call to end exploitation of migrant workers

Underpayment of migrant workers

Underpayment of migrant workers

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

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

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