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RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Lawyer calls for wind back of NSW strip-search laws

Redfern Legal Centre has called for changes to NSW’s strip-search laws, after police targeted commuters at major Sydney train stations on Thursday. Heath Parkes-Hupton reports for Central Sydney.

5 May 2019

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Migrant wage theft to be addressed in New South Wales

Thousands of short term migrants exploited by bosses who withhold fair wages will benefit from a $1.6 million statewide project providing free legal help to recover the money they’re owed. SBS Nepali reports.

6 May 2019

News

Law Week 2019: Showcasing the work of CLCs

To coincide with Law Week 2019, Community Legal Centres NSW and National Association of Community Legal Centres have released a video highlighting the important work that community legal centres provide.

15 May 2019

Media releases

Media Alert: Panel Discussion: Does NSW Have a Strip Search Problem?

This Thursday, 16 May at 6pm, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is hosting a free panel discussion on strip search laws in New South Wales. The event is a part of RLC's ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign.

17 May 2019

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RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: 'Police Strip Searches' on ABC Weekend

Samantha Lee talks with Simon Marnie on ABC 702 Weekend about recent police drug search operations at public stations.

18 May 2019

Legal self-help

Strip Searches and the Law in NSW

When can police conduct a strip search? This video discusses police strip search powers in NSW.

20 May 2019

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Stripped Down

Redfern Legal Centre holds forum to discuss the increasing use of strip searches in NSW. Mitch Hitch reports for City Hub.

22 May 2019

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Strip searches up by almost half in NSW over the last four years

Strip searches have increased by 46 per cent in NSW in the last four years, according to police data presented at an information night by the Redfern Legal Centre on the policy. Avanti Dias reports for Triple J Hack

22 May 2019

News

Understanding the relationship between debt and problem gambling: USyd survey

The University of Sydney is seeking people with lived experience of debt and gambling to take part in a short, anonymous research survey.

23 May 2019

RLC in the media

RLC in the Media: Anti-strip search campaign gains momentum in NSW

Sniffer dogs and police are harassing more people at train stations, and strip searches of young people, Aboriginal and people in regional NSW are on the rise. Rachel Evans & Susan Price report For Green Left Weekly

24 May 2019

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