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When Kate was charged with assaulting her police officer partner, she had no idea how long she’d have to fight to be believed. Now, she’s fighting for change. Hayley Gleeson reports for ABC News.

RLC lawyer Sean Stimson recently spoke to Hanho Korean Daily about RLC’s International Student Legal Service NSW, the My Legal Mate app, and how international students can access free legal advice. The interview was published in Korean. The online version in Korean is here (Hanho Korean Daily, 23 October 2020) and the print version is at the bottom of this page.The text below is a translation of the interview. Reporter Min Young (Gideon) Sohn's interview with Sean Stimson:

Australia’s High Court has welcomed two new judges, replacing outgoing judges Geoffrey Nettle and Virginia Bell.

RLC financial abuse solicitor Jasmine Opdam recently spoke to Body+Soul as part of a series highlighting the experience of financial abuse survivors, financial abuse warning signs and where to get help. Sarrah Le Marquand (editor-in-chief) and Danielle Miller report for Body + Soul.

After escaping from a violent relationship, Susie* explains why love doesn’t mean you have to ask for access to your money.

Marisa Sposaro speaks to Samantha Lee, Police Accountability Solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre, for Doin Time on 3cr Radio.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) believes the rough handling of protesters and observers by NSW Police at a University of Sydney protest yesterday was unnecessary, potentially unlawful and an incorrect use of the COVID-19 public health laws.

The head of the University of Sydney's law school says the hard policing of student protests on campuses is out of step with community standards, and he has immediate concern for the welfare of staff and students on the receiving end. Natassia Chrysanthos reports for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Nearly $90 million of taxpayer money has been paid out by NSW Police in hundreds of civil claims alleging police brutality, unlawful searches and illegal arrests over the last four financial years, NewsLocal reveals. Jake McCallum, reports for NewsLocal (Daily Telegraph)

Democracy in Colour has launched a series of intervention workshops to empower people to intervene when they see racial abuse.