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RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Family Violence Law Help is a new national website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence, the law and where to get help.

1 April 2019

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Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

When Jessica* met her partner, she had long term employment, a stable rental and significant savings. But this all changed after she moved in a financially abusive partner.

8 March 2019

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Financial Abuse Panel sows seeds for change

On 6 March, RLC held a panel discussion on financial abuse – a fundraiser presented by RLC’s Young Professionals Committee.

7 March 2019

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RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

RLC submission to the Retirement Income Policy Division

15 February 2019

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Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

On 28 March 2018, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Australian Consumer Law Review) Bill 2018 (Cth) was passed and will enact the first suite of proposals of the Australian Consumer Law Review.

9 November 2018

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Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

On 18 October, the Australian Senate voted to establish an inquiry into unregulated debt management firms, which target customers with debt problems.

19 October 2018

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Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

RLC welcomes the strengthening of laws in NSW to protect people from stalking and intimidation online and via mobile phones.

9 October 2018

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New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Strangulation is one of the most common and lethal forms of domestic violence. It can seriously affect a victim's long-term physical and psychological health and is a highly predictive indicator of future homicide.

14 September 2018

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Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

Redfern Legal Centre has pioneered frontline domestic violence legal services for more than 30 years and is extremely proud of its Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS).

3 September 2018

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Submission: ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments

In this submission, RLC focuses on the impact of irresponsible lending practices on consumers in response to the ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments.

17 August 2018

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RLC welcomes new national website for help with Family Violence Law

Financial abuse: Jessica's* story

Financial Abuse Panel sows seeds for change

RLC Submission: Review of the early release of superannuation benefits

Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Key benefits for vulnerable consumers

Senate Inquiry into payday lenders and ‘debt vultures’ announced

Tougher laws to combat online stalking and intimidation

New Laws to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Redfern Legal Centre’s Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWDVCAS)

Submission: ASIC Consultation Paper on Credit Cards and Responsible Lending Assessments

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