News and Events

Social housing in NSW can be confusing for tenants, and confusing for anyone assisting them.

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

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

It has been an exciting year for RLC, one which has seen us launch new services and law reform initiatives, as well as securing resources to help more people across NSW.

Is it legal to refuse to come into work due to health concerns? Sarah Basford reports for Lifehacker

Data obtained under freedom of information laws has revealed that over 300 underage boys have been subject to a police process experts say is “harmful” and “traumatic”. News.com.au

Data published by The Guardian reveals that NSW police performed strip-searches on 344 boys in the last three years (2016-17 to 2018-19). Young boys aged (11 to 17 years) accounted for 3 per cent of searches (344). Michael McGowan reports

Two big law firms and financial sector partners are working with Redfern Legal Centre to address financial abuse in intimate partner relationships in NSW. Naomi Neilson reports for Lawyers Weekly

Redfern Legal Centre has established a service to combat the “insidious” issue of financial abuse within intimate relationships. Steven Trask reports for AAP

A new app is offering international students information about their legal rights when it comes to employment, housing, education and sexual assault. Nick Baker reports for SBS News