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Redfern Legal Centre supports the NSW coercive control reform but argues that criminalisation alone is insufficient—success depends on changing police culture, systems, and practice to properly identify and respond to financial and economic abuse as a core component of coercive control. The submission recommends extending the mental element to include recklessness and broadening the offence to all domestic relationships in principle, but only after evidence shows the current offence is being implemented safely and effectively.
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Scammers often target international students looking to rent at the beginning of semester this factsheet is about how to avoid being scammed and what to do if you are.
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An AVO is a court order to protect someone from harm and can affect your visa even without a conviction.
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Learn how to pay for travel correctly, avoid fines, and understand enforcement rules.
It also explains your options if you receive a fine, including review and appeal processes.
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An AVO is a court order that helps protect you from harm, with options to apply through police or the court.
Understanding the process, risks—especially for visa holders—and getting legal advice is important.
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This factsheet outlines key warning signs, practical tips to avoid scams, and the steps to take if you lose money or share personal information, including reporting and support options.
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This factsheet explains your basic rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by police while driving. It outlines when police can pull you over, what information you must provide, and your rights during searches, testing, and other interactions. It provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice
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This factsheet by Redfern Legal Centre explains your rights when police come to your home.
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This is a template for a formal complaint to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission about alleged misconduct by officers of the NSW Police Force.
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This is a template for a formal complaint letter to the NSW Police Force, asking them to investigate alleged misconduct by police officers.