News and Events

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

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

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.

RLC has been active in the project to consolidate federal anti-discrimination laws in Australia.

RLC has become a regular contributor to the South Sydney Herald. This month we commented on new law that provides federal protection from discrimination for people in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities.

Jacqui Swinburne, RLC Employment Solicitor appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, Underclass of restaurant employees in Sydney grossly underpaid.

Joanna Shulman, RLC Executive Officer in Disabled woman loses case against Jetstar, ABC News.

RLC's CEO Joanna Shulman on why Australians need a robust anti-discrimination regime to protect the most vulnerable members of our society. Alternative Law Journal, A 'fair go' for all.

Nicolas Patrick, Chair of RLC, on ABC 7.30 Report, Airline Wheelchair Limit Raises Disability Discrimination Questions.

Joanna Shulman, RLC Executive Officer appeared in Wheelchair passenger loses Jetstar case, Sydney Morning Herald.