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Open letter: COVID-19 fines

Redfern Legal Centre has joint forces with a number of other advocates on an open letter to the NSW Premier calling on the NSW Government to revoke wrongly issued COVID-19 fines.

16 September 2021

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RLC in the Media: Lawyers issue open letter to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

An open letter addressed to the NSW Premier endorsed by over 100 members of the legal, academic, and political profession has called on the state government to revoke what they’re dubbing “unlawful COVID-19 fines”.

16 September 2021

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e-Bulletin | August/September 2021: Lockdown laws in NSW

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.

13 September 2021

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RLC in the Media: Police blitz nets 22,000 fines in 3 1/2 weeks. But did it help?

The massive NSW Police enforcement effort that kicked off on August 16 has resulted in nearly 22,000 fines for breaches of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Caitlin Fitzsimmons reports for Sydney Morning Herald

12 September 2021

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Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

The temporary stop on evictions for COVID-impacted renters in NSW who have lost significant income and cannot pay rent in full has been extended, with some exceptions.

9 September 2021

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RLC in the Media: NSW Police Fined Two Siblings With Intellectual Disabilities For Not Understanding COVID Orders

Two siblings in regional NSW with intellectual disabilities have been slapped with fines for not understanding public health orders — adding to concern over police discretion during lockdown. Millie Roberts reports for Junkee

3 September 2021

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Events

Responding to financial abuse issues: telcos (webinar recording)

This webinar explored hardship policies and other practical support that is available when disclosures of domestic violence and financial abuse have been made.

3 September 2021

Events

STOP, SEARCH AND DETAIN: Police powers on the street (webinar recording)

There is much debate about police powers to stop, question and search people, with a spotlight on the use of strip-searches, and the negative impact they can have upon vulnerable people.

2 September 2021

News

My Legal Mate: putting a lawyer in students' pockets

My Legal Mate is a free legal resource made for NSW international students. Do you need legal help? Check out My Legal Mate!

28 August 2021

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Factsheets: Police powers and your rights

RLC's police accountability practice has published a range of new factsheets on police powers and your rights.

27 August 2021

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Topics

Open letter: COVID-19 fines

RLC in the Media: Lawyers issue open letter to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

e-Bulletin | August/September 2021: Lockdown laws in NSW

RLC in the Media: Police blitz nets 22,000 fines in 3 1/2 weeks. But did it help?

Moratorium on evictions extended, with a transition period ending on 12 February 2022

RLC in the Media: NSW Police Fined Two Siblings With Intellectual Disabilities For Not Understanding COVID Orders

Responding to financial abuse issues: telcos (webinar recording)

STOP, SEARCH AND DETAIN: Police powers on the street (webinar recording)

My Legal Mate: putting a lawyer in students' pockets

Factsheets: Police powers and your rights

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