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New Statewide Legal Advice for International Students at Redfern Legal Centre

RLC has started its new legal advice service for students in NSW on 5 October 2011.

5 October 2011

Papers and submissions

Submission: To the Social Policy Committee of the Legislative Assembly inquiry into international student accomodation in NSW

In this submission we argued that the introduction of laws to cover people that fall outside of the Residential Tenancy Act 2012 (NSW), while benefiting many residents on NSW, would be of great benefit to international students.

5 October 2011

Papers and submissions

Submission: On the Consumer Credit and Corporations Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011

The government sought comments on the Bill, which proposes to amend the Credit Law as they affect a number of areas including hardship provisions, reverse mortgages, consumer leases and small amount credit cards.

14 October 2011

Papers and submissions

Submission: Connecting Consumers: A Review of the Australian Consumer Action Network

RLC values the work done by Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) in addressing the systemic issues underlying our clients' individual issues.

28 October 2011

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Jetstar accused of illegal discrimination

A disabled woman has taken action against Jetstar in the Federal Court after the airline refused to allow her onto a flight because policy restricts any one flight to two wheelchairs.

31 October 2011