RLC in the media

ABC News: NSW Modern slavery report calls for urgent reform to protect migrant workers

A NSW parliamentary report into modern slavery has detailed "harrowing stories of mistreatment and harm".

26 August 2026

Four workers: A painter, a kitchenhand, a horticultural worker and a cleaner

RLC in the media

ABC NEWS: Fast food worker awarded record payout in sexual harassment case

A fast food worker has been awarded a record $305,000 payout in a sexual discrimination case involving her boss. The landmark decision takes into account the victim's vulnerability and sends a warning to employers nationwide.

28 August 2025

RLC in the media

ABC Law Report: Record damages in Mad Mex sexual harassment case; Reviewing the legal definition of terrorism

The Law Report speaks to the Nepalese student awarded Australia's highest sexual harassment compensation payment in a case against her employer at a Sydney fast food restaurant.

28 August 2025

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ABC News: Woman allegedly sexually harassed by boss in Sydney restaurant speaks after record payout

An employee of Mexican fast food chain Mad Mex has received a record payout after a court found her manager sexually harassed her by showing her pornographic videos, brushing sex toys against her thigh and making sexualised comments.

28 August 2025

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Should we ban non-complete clauses?

In the federal budget, the government included a surprise announcement that it will ban non-compete clauses for workers earning under $175,000. What will this mean for small businesses as well as low wage employees?

8 April 2025

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The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses. What are they and what industries will be affected?

Business groups oppose them but others think a ban announced in the budget will empower workers and promote competition

29 March 2025

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Migrant exploitation experts call for increase to services accredited with certifying Workplace Justice Visas

Business groups oppose them but others think a ban announced in the budget will empower workers and promote competition

27 February 2025

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How you could get money back from invalid COVID fines

On what grounds are the fines being challenged... And what happens if you've already paid the fine?

19 July 2023

Police officer fines to police car in traffic

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Redfern Legal Centre calls for the withdrawal of 29,000 COVID fines

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) has filed a new NSW Supreme Court application to cancel a COVID-related fine on the grounds of invalidity.

17 July 2023

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Court challenge aims to cancel all remaining NSW COVID fines

All remaining COVID-19-related fines in NSW, worth tens of millions of dollars, could be cancelled following a fresh court challenge which aims to have a specific type of fine issued during lockdowns declared invalid.

16 July 2023

RLC in the media

Topics

ABC News: NSW Modern slavery report calls for urgent reform to protect migrant workers

ABC NEWS: Fast food worker awarded record payout in sexual harassment case

ABC Law Report: Record damages in Mad Mex sexual harassment case; Reviewing the legal definition of terrorism

ABC News: Woman allegedly sexually harassed by boss in Sydney restaurant speaks after record payout

Should we ban non-complete clauses?

The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses. What are they and what industries will be affected?

Migrant exploitation experts call for increase to services accredited with certifying Workplace Justice Visas

How you could get money back from invalid COVID fines

Redfern Legal Centre calls for the withdrawal of 29,000 COVID fines

Court challenge aims to cancel all remaining NSW COVID fines

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