News and Events

The recent full Federal Court of Australia decision in Richardson v Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCAFC 82 has provided new insight into determinations made by the court regarding general damages, in the area of sexual harassment.

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) released a research report in September 2014 into the accessibility of modern awards documents.

Legal Aid NSW has released three new financial advice films in Auslan for the deaf and hard of hearing community. These new films are a helpful resource covering fines, loans and credit, and home loan stress.

The RLC Credit & Debt service regularly assists vulnerable clients dependent on Centrelink income, or otherwise experiencing financial hardship.

Redfern Legal Centre is a proud winner of the 2014 NSW International Student Community Engagement Award for its International Student Advice Service.

NSW Police DNA Backcapture Program Domestic violence deaths: the case for risk assessment and information sharing

RLC has experienced a recent spike in people contacting us for advice about DNA collection by NSW Police.

Under the NSW Domestic and Family Violence Reforms a new service delivery model will be launched in September 2014.

Redfern Legal Centre enjoyed the opportunity to attend the launch of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report into pregnancy discrimination in employment on Friday 25thJuly.

Lian (not her real name) was a young international student living in Sydney.