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Young people's voices silenced after strip search inquiry cut short

RLC is concerned that the voices of young people have been silenced following the announcement that the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) inquiry into strip searches on minors by NSW police has been cut short.

10 February 2020

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Questions over NSW government decision to let police watchdog go during strip-search inquiry

Justice advocates ask why government didn’t renew contract of head of LECC, who was holding high-profile and potentially embarrassing inquiry. Michael McGowan reports for The Guardian Australia

9 February 2020

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In good faith? Why the Religious Freedom Bills are bad legislation

The Religious Freedom Bills are deeply flawed, write Sharmilla Bargon and Finn O'Keefe.

7 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: NSW: Police abuse strip searching powers

NSW police have sparked outrage after revelations of frequent and unlawful strip searches being conducted on minors. Sheri Bryson writes for The Socialist

6 February 2020

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Info for International students affected by travel restrictions

As part of a global response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Australian government has announced heightened travel restrictions.

4 February 2020

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RLC in the Media: Sexual assault victims in ethnically diverse suburbs face ‘tremendous hurdles’ in coming forward

Police in one of Sydney’s most ethnically diverse suburbs say they are unable to pursue many sexual assault complaints because victims face intrinsic hurdles in coming forward. Kevin Nguyen reports for ABC News

1 February 2020

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Religious Freedom Reforms – second exposure draft

RLC submissions on the Religious Freedom Bills second exposure draft.

31 January 2020

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RLC in the Media: “Summer of glove” campaign calls for the end of Berejiklian-era strip-searches

Opponents of the Berejiklian government strip-search policy have taken their criticism to the streets, calling for an end to the maligned program. Paul Gregoire reports for The Big Smoke

22 January 2020

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Legal assistance for people affected by bushfires and floods

Thousands of NSW residents affected by bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events are being offered free legal help with the launch of the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW.

16 January 2020

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RLC in the Media: A bitter pill: why the future of festivals relies on pill testing

With the festival season upon us, so too is the debate over pill testing. David Smeidt reports for GQ Magazine

15 January 2020

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Young people's voices silenced after strip search inquiry cut short

Questions over NSW government decision to let police watchdog go during strip-search inquiry

In good faith? Why the Religious Freedom Bills are bad legislation

RLC in the Media: NSW: Police abuse strip searching powers

Info for International students affected by travel restrictions

RLC in the Media: Sexual assault victims in ethnically diverse suburbs face ‘tremendous hurdles’ in coming forward

Religious Freedom Reforms – second exposure draft

RLC in the Media: “Summer of glove” campaign calls for the end of Berejiklian-era strip-searches

Legal assistance for people affected by bushfires and floods

RLC in the Media: A bitter pill: why the future of festivals relies on pill testing

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