Papers and submissions

Redfern Legal Centre has a long history of providing assistance, advice and advocacy to the local community, including many clients with problems involving access to energy.

From August 2009 to June 2010, RLC undertook a community legal education pilot project about credit and debt in the Marrickville LGA targeting the CALD communities in that municipality.

RLC addresses in its submission the following topics: anti-discrimination law; general protections provisions of the FW Act; employment law; and particular disability communities.

RLC's submission focused upon three key issues of access and equity in the financial system for vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers - financial exclusion, financial hardship and financial literacy.

Read RLC's submission.

A recurring hindrance to efficient debt recovery process is the pursuit of ‘unrecoverable’ debts.

Redfern Legal Centre has a long history of providing legal services to members of the local community who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or have a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

In this submission, we describe the prevalence and the impact of racial vilification, using a number of case examples. We recommend the retention of the existing s 18C.

The submission sets out the broad view of contributors that, while there is room for improvement, FOS is providing an essential service of a high standard and should be congratulated.

Redfern Legal Centre supports the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2013 and provided commends in relation to aspects which are relevant to the experience of our clients.