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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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Hey Sis, we've got your back

“Hey Sister, we’ve got your back” is a network of Aboriginal women from all around New South Wales who are working to prevent sexual violence.

17 September 2013

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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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Casenote: Family Violence and Relocation

Richards & Parsons [2013] FamCAFC 74 (7 May 2013)

17 September 2013

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Fair Work Commission's Benchbook

The Fair Work Commission has published a new resource for those involved in unfair dismissal matters.

17 September 2013

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Susan Smith appointed to NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council

RLC’s Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service Coordinator Susan Smith has been appointed to the newly established NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council.

17 September 2013

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High Court Decision on the Business Service Wage Assessment Tool

On 10 May 2013 the High Court rejected the Commonwealth’s application to appeal against the Federal Court’s decision regarding the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT).

17 September 2013

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Partial Defence of Provocation

RLC and Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS) made a submission to the Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into the partial defence of provocation.

4 September 2013

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Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme

The Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme is reflective of RLC's core aim to increase access to justice for those who cannot afford private legal advice and too often go unrepresented.

4 September 2013

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Modern Slavery in Australia

Hey Sis, we've got your back

Case Study: Sham Contracting

Fair Work Act Amendment Bill

Casenote: Family Violence and Relocation

Fair Work Commission's Benchbook

Susan Smith appointed to NSW Domestic and Family Violence Council

High Court Decision on the Business Service Wage Assessment Tool

Partial Defence of Provocation

Unfair Dismissal Advocacy Scheme

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