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The Tenancy Practice Lead manages tenancy services, supervises lawyers and advocates, handles complex casework, and liaises with stakeholders like the Tenants Union NSW, government, and industry colleagues, while also driving policy and law reform on housing justice and delivering community legal education; the role requires at least five years of tenancy casework experience, proven leadership and management ability, and a demonstrated track record in law reform advocacy and legal education delivery.

This announcement follows years of advocacy by Redfern Legal Centre, many other community and health organisations, and families impacted by drug-related deaths at music festivals. It is encouraging that the NSW Government is listening to evidence and expert advice and backing harm minimisation measures. However, the Government must now take the next logical step and cease the use of drug detection dogs and strip searches for suspected drug possession at music festivals.

This free online community education session will explore the process of seeking a review of your fine by Revenue NSW or the Court, as well as highlighting the issues to consider before exercising your right to a review.

Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewide.

The Independent Tenant Advocate will provide support to social housing tenants who are being relocated as part of the renewal of the Waterloo South Estate. The Independent Tenant Advocate will provide independent guidance and support to tenants, attend meetings with tenants, liaise with Homes NSW relocation officers, advocate for tenants to ensure their relocation reflects their needs and ensures their wellbeing.

This free community education session will provide information for workers experiencing workplace exploitation, with a focus on the new protections available to temporary visa holders in Australia.

Redfern Legal Centre welcomes the new health-led model for mental health emergency responses, but says NSW Police still need updated training and use-of-force protocols since they'll remain involved when appropriate.

This online sessions offers a practical, overview of NSW protest law, What you need to know before you go to a protest or organsie one and recent legislative changes.

This free online session provides a comprehensive overview of the termination process for tenants in both the private market and social/public housing.

Join us for this free online information session to learn how to identify financial abuse in company directorships and tax debts