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Sydney’s Redfern Legal Centre has called on the NSW government to revoke COVID-19 fines that it says have been issued incorrectly to people undertaking lawful recreation. Stephen Clark reports for National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS)

Redfern Legal Centre has called on the government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police. Lauren Croft reports for Lawyers Weekly

When freedom of movement puts our right to health at risk, and democratic rights clash with human rights – what comes first? Kate Allman reports for LSJ Online

Confusion about what is allowable under the health orders is being highlighted as police ramp up COVID-19 compliance operations across Sydney and statewide. Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos report for Sydney Morning Herald

Redfern Legal Centre is calling on the NSW Government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police to those undertaking lawful recreation.

A Sydney couple have each been fined $1,000 for eating noodle soup in a city market even though the pair were holding masks at the time. Daily Mail UK Reports

Marisa from 3CR's 'Doin Time' program interviewed RLC Police Accountability Solicitor fSamantha Lee about the need for greater police caution in response to COVID-19 public health order breaches.

Increased COVID fines could have unintended consequences for people already experiencing disadvantage, including a potential breakdown in community trust at a time when it is most needed. By Elyse Methven and Samantha Lee

Redfern Legal Centre is concerned that people experiencing vulnerability are being caught up in the police crackdown of public health orders, and that officers may not be explaining the rules, giving directions and using cautions as a first response.

Elinore Rema, a second-generation Bangladeshi immigrant, is on her way to becoming the first lawyer in Australia from Bangladesh's Garo community. Elinore has a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from University of New South Wales Maisha Islam Monamee reports for The Daily Star