News and Events

Our February/ March 2022 e-Bulletin covers our law reform work including calls to address sexual harassment in the workplace, and calls for NSW police to release their safe driving policy following the tragic death of Jai Wright.

Redfern Legal Centre has called on NSW Police to release its 'Safe Driving’ policy as a matter of urgency following the tragic death of a 16-year-old Indigenous boy, Jai Wright.

RLC's November e-bulletin highlights calls from the legal profession to take action on unjust COVID-19 fines.

Splendour in the Grass patrons who were unlawfully searched by NSW Police could each be entitled to substantial compensation, class action investigators from Redfern Legal Centre and Slater + Gordon Lawyers have revealed today. People affected by serious breaches could potentially be entitled to tens of thousands of dollars each.

Nearly 3,000 COVID-19 fines totalling just over $2.1 million dollars have been issued to children aged 10-17 years since 1 July last year, NSW police data reveals.

Over 100 prominent members of the legal, academic and political profession have endorsed an open letter sent to the NSW Premier, calling on the NSW Government to revoke wrongly issued COVID-19 fines.

Our August/September e-bulletin canvasses work to raise awareness about laws to help stop the spread of COVID-19, but also to support communities with legal assistance, particularly where fines further entrench disadvantage.

Redfern Legal Centre is calling on the NSW Government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police to those undertaking lawful recreation.

Redfern Legal Centre is concerned that people experiencing vulnerability are being caught up in the police crackdown of public health orders, and that officers may not be explaining the rules, giving directions and using cautions as a first response.

Redfern Legal Centre has released information on COVID-19 lockdown rules to help the community stay up-to-date with NSW’s rapidly changing public health laws.