News and Events

This eBulletin focuses on RLC's advocacy and education work to support communities experiencing vulnerability during COVID-19.

Decolonising justice – what does it look like and how can we achieve it?

In July, a human rights report endorsed by RLC and over 200 other Australian not-for-profit and community organisations was submitted to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Commission.

When the coronavirus pandemic wiped out other job opportunities, international student Andres Puerto decided to withdraw his superannuation and put the money into a bike hire business. But when he went to do so, the money wasn't there. Katina Curtis reports for the AAP

Thanks to you, and the generosity of hundreds of others, our COVID-19 Crisis Appeal has been one of the most successful fundraising efforts in RLC's history!

The NSW Government has announced $4 million dollars in funding to support migrant workers and temporary visa holders in NSW impacted by COVID-19.

Almost one in 10 Australian women in a relationship have experienced domestic violence during the coronavirus crisis, new research reveals.

RLC's international student solicitor Sean Stimson discusses supports provided by the NSW Government to international students. Erielle Sudario reports for 2sers Razor's Edge

Two-thirds of NSW police stations had an excessive number of complaints made against officers last year, with one western Sydney area receiving nearly one complaint for every three officers. Pallavi Singhal and Angus Thompson report for the Sydney Morning Herald

The father of an Indigenous teenager who had his legs kicked out from beneath him while being arrested in Sydney is waiting for the police officer to be punished. Ashlea Witoslawski reports for the AAP