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RLC in the Media: Illegal housing puts lives at risk

With Australia in the grip of a housing affordability crisis, those without a lot of cash have limited options when it comes to finding accommodation.

13 July 2015

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: I'm yet to speak to somebody who's felt safer because of the presence of a drug dog"

RLC UNSW Policing Practice Solicitor spoke with FBI radio about the systemic issues concerned with policing in NSW. David Porter highlights vulnerable communities' experience of the police, problems of over-policing, and police misconduct and accountability

4 July 2015

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RLC in the Media: Watchdogs toothless, says review of police oversight system

Will the Tink Review into the current system of investigating police misconduct spur real change for NSW? RLC's UNSW Policing Practice solicitor spoke with ABC's PM show to discuss the inadequacy of the current system of addressing police misconduct; what needs to change, and why.

3 July 2015

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RLC in the Media: Lawyers say lack of funding will mean vulnerable miss out on legal advice

RLC CEO Jo Shulman takes part in ABC AM's discussion about the future of funding for Community Legal Centres. Shulman warns that cuts to services will mean that vulnerable people will miss out on vital legal assistance; compounding their disadvantage and ultimately leading to higher costs for the state down the line.

3 July 2015

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RLC in the Media: Commonwealth passes buck to the states on CLC funding

The Commonwealth Government has signed an agreement with the states to secure five years of funding for community legal centres, palming off responsibility for legal assistance to the states.

1 July 2015

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RLC in the Media: Housing tenants say enough is enough

Public housing tenants in Surry Hills are fed up with anti-social behavior and alleged illegal activity occurring in their buildings by their neighbours and guests.

25 June 2015

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RLC in the Media: City squad set to stamp out illegal housing

The City of Sydney last week announced a dedicated squad and investigation to crack down on illegal accommodation across the city. While this announcement answers calls for action, the future of current tenants has been thrown into uncertainty.

25 June 2015

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RLC in the Media: Police blitz Sydney's illegal accommodation

Angela Lavoipierre, Mark Colvin June 2015 - ABC PM

16 June 2015

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RLC in the Media: Legal centres in crisis turn away thousands

A census by the National Association of Community Legal Centres has found that over 150,000 people were turned away from community legal centres last financial year.

16 June 2015

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RLC in the Media: 8 reasons you should care about Community Legal Centre funding

The Redfern Legal Centre will be forced to turn away 500 clients a year from July 1 if funding isn’t secured.

11 June 2015

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RLC in the Media: Illegal housing puts lives at risk

RLC in the Media: I'm yet to speak to somebody who's felt safer because of the presence of a drug dog"

RLC in the Media: Watchdogs toothless, says review of police oversight system

RLC in the Media: Lawyers say lack of funding will mean vulnerable miss out on legal advice

RLC in the Media: Commonwealth passes buck to the states on CLC funding

RLC in the Media: Housing tenants say enough is enough

RLC in the Media: City squad set to stamp out illegal housing

RLC in the Media: Police blitz Sydney's illegal accommodation

RLC in the Media: Legal centres in crisis turn away thousands

RLC in the Media: 8 reasons you should care about Community Legal Centre funding

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