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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) supports changes to responsible lending laws. This support comes within its submission to an inquiry into the federal government’s proposed reforms. Leith van Onselen reports for Macro Business.

The banking industry has backed the Morrison government’s proposed changes to responsible lending laws, putting it on a collision course with nine consumer groups which have jointly signed a scathing review of the controversial reforms. Richard Gluyas reports for the Australian

The proposal to overhaul responsible lending obligations has been met with mixed reaction, with many welcoming its ability to speed up the flow of credit while others have warned against potential harm to consumers. Annie Kane reports for Mortgage Business

The contributions of RLC's Financial Abuse Service NSW staff were among those acknowledged in the Parliament of NSW during the second reading of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Amendment (Coercive and Controlling Behaviour) Bill 2020.

Thirty people protested outside Silverwater Correctional Services on November 19 to demand an end to strip searches in New South Wales.

Two UNSW Sydney Law academics have been awarded for their work on a research report commissioned by RLC to reform unjust strip search law.

RLC has provided responses to the proposed suite of changes to Australia’s consumer credit framework contained in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth).

Financial rights and domestic violence campaigners warn the government's bid to loosen lines of credit as the nation recovers from recession will end up making financial abuse more frequent and severe. Katina Curtis reports for Sydney Morning Herald.

At the Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) AGM, Board and staff paid tribute to outgoing Board member Amy Monro, who stepped down after 8 years as Chair. Kerry O'Brien, was welcomed as Amy's successor, and is the first Koori Chair of the RLC Board.

Throughout the five years Sara* was married to Anton*, she was subjected to serious financial abuse.