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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.

RLC welcomes the opportunity to respond to the inquiry, noting it will focus on the more covert forms of racism embedded in systems and institutions, rather than only overt incidents. Given RLC's expertise, the submission addresses Terms of Reference 5 and 6. RLC is based in Redfern, NSW, and while some services are catchment-based locally, others are statewide; it doesn't provide legal services outside NSW but does advocate on laws and policies more broadly, including federal ones. The submission draws on NSW casework and was prepared in consultation with ACCOs and First Nations leaders, including Louise Hammond ("Aunty Lou," CEO of MYRC), and clients whose case studies are included.

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

Financial hardship happens when unexpected events make it hard to pay bills or loans on time. You can ask your lender for a hardship variation, such as reduced or delayed repayments, paused interest, or waived fees. If your lender refuses, you can continue paying what you can and challenge the decision through the lender’s complaint process or the free Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Lenders must follow responsible lending laws, and if they gave you a loan you couldn’t afford, you may be entitled to have it changed, partially or fully written off, or receive compensation. This factsheet provides guidance but is not legal advice.

This factsheet explains your rights when police stop, question, or search you, and how to respond safely while protecting yourself legally.

This factsheet by Redfern Legal Centre explains your rights when police come to your home.

Submissions authored by RLC’s Financial Abuse Service: Submission to the Attorney General’s Department’s consultation on a bankruptcy Minimal Asset Procedure (August 2024)

Consultation into the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA). Our input is narrowly focused on responses to economic abuse based on casework experience

Consultation into the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA). Our input is narrowly focused on responses to economic abuse based on casework experience.

Submission to the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA) regarding the Credit Reporting Code Consultation aims to support ARCA’s ongoing efforts to address credit reporting issues faced by consumers experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV).