News and Events

Academics at UNSW and UTS are conducting a national survey about the wellbeing of temporary migrants in Australia during COVID-19.

Despite commitments to improve conditions, international students are still subject to wage theft and poor employment conditions, a new report finds.

SBS News hears from students who have not been able to access their superannuation payments made available by the government, speaking to RLC employment solicitor, Sharmilla Bargon. Catalina Florez reports for SBS News

Redfern Legal Centre has joined forces with law firm Slater and Gordon, calling on people to register their interest in a class actions against NSW Police concerning its use of invasive searches, including strip searches.

People in NSW who have received a COVID-19 on-the-spot fine can contact RLC for free legal advice.

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages following its 2020 Annual Wage Review.

International students in NSW can now apply for temporary crisis accommodation funded by the NSW Government in partnership with quality student accommodation and homestay providers.

In June 2020, RLC and Slater and Gordon announced an investigation into class action claims against NSW Police concerning the use of invasive and unlawful strip searches. 

RLC stands with Tenants' Union of NSW and 70+ other housing and community organisations and housing researchers calling on National Cabinet to support renters stay in their homes and out of debt during the COVID-19 crisis.

New figures show Indigenous people are significantly over-represented in data tracking NSW Police strip-searches, and solicitors from Redfern Legal Centre and the National Justice Project fear the reality of those numbers is much worse. Shahni Wellington reports for NITV News