News and Events

Loopholes in the law for university-affiliated housing providers are leaving international students wide open to exploitation, says RLC International Student Solicitor, Sean Stimson. SBS speaks to a former client of RLC, whose university enrolment was put at risk because of a dispute about a fee owed to his housing provider. Jarni Blakkarly and Leesha McKenny report for SBS News.

Despite a crackdown on illegal boarding houses, a lack of affordable housing continues to force many international students into exploitative, sometimes illegal living arrangements.

RLC and Community Legal Centres NSW have successfully lobbied to get key reforms introduced to the State Debt Recovery Bill 2017, offering additional protections for people experiencing hardship.

The NSW police oversight body, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (the LECC) has released its first public report since it commenced operations.

RLC's police powers solicitor Sophie Parker speaks to the Guardian about a new report from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (the LECC), which raises serious questions about whether the LECC has the capacity to properly oversee the conduct of the NSW police force (NSWPF).

RLC CEO Jo Shulman speaks to 7 News Sydney about the devastating impact of garnishee orders, which can leave people already experiencing financial disadvantage without enough funds to cover basic necessities like food and rent.

Queanbeyan police have 13 people, including a 16-year-old, on a secret NSW police watchlist called the Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP). Finbar O'Mallon reports for Sydney Morning Herald.

RLC is proud to support Make Renting Fair, a community campaign calling for a better, fairer deal for renters in NSW.

Community Legal Centres NSW (CLCNSW) has appointed Tim Leech as their new Executive Director.

Redfern Legal Centre supports growing calls to change the date of Australia Day. 26 January should be commemorated as a day of mourning, protest and reflection, rather than a national day of celebration.