Papers and submissions

In this submission, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) focuses on the impact of policing on the incarceration rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

On 11 August 2017, the NSW government passed laws granting police sweeping new powers to move on people occupying designated public reserves.

In RLC's experience, international students frequently have a visa issue associated with their legal problem, and fears about their visa status can prevent these students from seeking advice or asserting their rights.

RLC has contributed to the City of Sydney's review of all its alcohol restrictions, including Alcohol Free Zones (AFZs).

RLC made a submission with regards to Police Oversight powers as a form of police misconduct, which in turn resulted in unnecessary victims.

A report by MOSAIC (Justice Connect) and Redfern Legal Centre

Research shows that a higher proportion of international students are problem or at-risk gamblers when compared with domestic students.

This submission is based on Redfern Legal Centre’s experience in providing free legal advice to international students affected by gambling.

While RLC does not generally represent people in court who have been charged with criminal matters, we have regular contact with people who are subject to bail conditions and are experiencing other consequences as a result.

The RLC opposes any increase in the sentencing jurisdiction of the Local Court.