Resources

RLC has joined a coalition of community legal centres sending an open letter to government calling for improvements to a proposed discrimination law Bill. The Bill is designed to implement the recommendations of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s Respect@Work report. The proposed laws...

Social housing tenants have the same rights to have their homes repaired as all other tenants in NSW.  You also have a right to have your quiet enjoyment of your property respected by both your social housing provider and your...

Concerned about the safety of your personal information following the recent Optus privacy breach? There are steps that you can take. Customers are advised to check the Optus website for information and contact Optus via the My Optus App or...

This factsheet discusses strategies to support you in making good financial decisions as you age, and where to seek help if things go wrong. Challenging situations can be avoided by careful planning, getting advice and accessing support when problems arise....

RLC has made a submission in response to the NSW Government’s draft legislation criminalising coercive control in intimate partner relationships. RLC’s submission recommends the NSW Government adopt a phased approach to criminalising coercive control, starting first with a definition of domestic...

RLC’s submission highlights an opportunity for the proposed renewal of the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct to deliver much-needed social, affordable and Aboriginal housing. RLC has a long history of providing advice, assistance and advocacy to the local community, with a...

This Factsheet helps you understand how the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) can help you resolve a legal issue, and steps to take if you decide to go down this path. This Factsheet helps you understand how the NSW...

This factsheet looks at what you can do if someone claims you owe them money and you have been served with a Local Court Statement of Claim. It answers questions including: What is a statement of claim? What if I...

This factsheet provides some nformation and tips on how you can defend a claim in the Small Claims Division of the Local Court. It answers questions including: What documents do I need? What happens the first time I go to...

This Factsheet looks at what you need to do if you are a respondent in a New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) matter. It answers questions including: The process of resolving an issue through NCAT How to prepare...