News and Events

Our April e-Bulletin examines the impact of the coronavirus on communities already experiencing vulnerability and provides links to information, resources and support.

Guidance to NSW Police issuing COVID-19 public health fines must be made public and fines should not be issued to children to prevent people being further disadvantaged during the health crisis.

Thousands of migrant workers will be left destitute without immediate access to welfare payments during the COVID-19 crisis, warn legal organisations supporting vulnerable employees.

The COVID-19 outbreak is having disastrous impacts for Australia’s workforce and economy. While temporary stand downs, terminations and redundancies negatively impact all employees, for migrant workers in Australia these actions could lead to visa cancellation, making their circumstances extremely precarious.

Joint Media Release | 10 March 2020 Kingsford Legal Centre, Redfern Legal Centre, Womens Legal Centre NSW, Community Legal Centres Australia

Get ready for a huge night of laughs when Sydney’s hottest comedians stand up for social justice at Giant Dwarf Theatre on Thursday 5 March. 25 February 2020 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Our February e-Bulletin includes info on our new statewide financial abuse service, policy submissions on the Religious Freedoms Bills and credit and debt issues, and advice for international students affected by travel restrictions.

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06 February 2020 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.