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NSW Government announces temporary crisis accommodation and other supports for international students facing hardship

International students in NSW can now apply for temporary crisis accommodation funded by the NSW Government in partnership with quality student accommodation and homestay providers.

22 June 2020

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Class actions investigation seeks to hold NSW Police to account for unlawful strip searches

In June 2020, RLC and Slater and Gordon announced an investigation into class action claims against NSW Police concerning the use of invasive and unlawful strip searches.

20 June 2020

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RLC endorses Renting and Coronavirus Statement

RLC stands with Tenants' Union of NSW and 70+ other housing and community organisations and housing researchers calling on National Cabinet to support renters stay in their homes and out of debt during the COVID-19 crisis.

18 June 2020

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Battling the Covid crisis? RLC's Employment Advice Woman can help!

RLC's resident superhero is using legal advice to help support workers in vulnerable situations during COVID-19.

14 June 2020

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RLC in the Media: Law firms join forces to investigate strip-search class action against NSW Police

Two law firms have joined forces to investigate a potential class action against NSW Police over allegedly unlawful use of invasive searches, including strip searches. Alison Eveleigh reports for Lawyerly

27 May 2020

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RLC and Slater and Gordon announce NSW Strip Search Class Actions Investigation

Redfern Legal Centre and Slater and Gordon Lawyers are teaming up to investigate potential class actions for people who have been unlawfully strip-searched by NSW Police in the last six years.

27 May 2020

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RLC welcomes NSW Government support to international students during COVID-19

The NSW Government has announced a $20 million dollar relief package to support international students in NSW during the coronavirus pandemic.

18 May 2020

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RLC eBulletin: April 2020

Our April e-Bulletin examines the impact of the coronavirus on communities already experiencing vulnerability and provides links to information, resources and support.

23 April 2020

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Supporting people facing financial abuse during COVID-19

RLC's statewide financial abuse service is maintaining free telephone advice during the pandemic, and we welcome referrals.

16 April 2020

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Six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions announced in NSW

On 13 April, the NSW Government announced a six-month moratorium on evictions for tenants in financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

13 April 2020

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NSW Government announces temporary crisis accommodation and other supports for international students facing hardship

Class actions investigation seeks to hold NSW Police to account for unlawful strip searches

RLC endorses Renting and Coronavirus Statement

Battling the Covid crisis? RLC's Employment Advice Woman can help!

RLC in the Media: Law firms join forces to investigate strip-search class action against NSW Police

RLC and Slater and Gordon announce NSW Strip Search Class Actions Investigation

RLC welcomes NSW Government support to international students during COVID-19

RLC eBulletin: April 2020

Supporting people facing financial abuse during COVID-19

Six-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions announced in NSW

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