Resources

The law encourages parents to reach their own agreement in relation to the arrangements made for children after separation. Sometimes, this is not possible, particularly if you or your child have experienced family violence, you are seeking urgent orders, or...

This factsheet outlines conduct that falls within the definition of family violence in family law and what you need to tell the court if you have experienced family violence. Warning: This factsheet contains information that may trigger you.If you need...

This factsheet provides information for international students looking to rent a house or unit in NSW. Before you sign a lease, use this factsheet as a quick reference guide. It covers your rights as a tenant, and your landlord’s obligations...

RLC’s policy submission in response to the Interim Report to the Australian Government on the Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process strongly supports the enshrinement of a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution.  Our submission highlights the ways a constitutionally protected First Nations Voice to...

RLC and Kingsford Legal Centre and have jointly made submissions to the Senate Select Committee on Job Security, calling for reforms to increase access to secure employment, and ensure that all workers receive strong legal protections. The Inquiry was established...

On 22 February 2021 the Economic Reference Group NSW (EARG NSW) made a submission to the Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control’s inquiry into coercive control in domestic relationships.  The EARG is an informal group of community organisations which work...

In March 2021, members of the Economic Reference Group NSW (EARG NSW), appeared before a NSW Parliamentary inquiry into coercive control. Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours which removes freedom autonomy and agency from the victim-survivor, usually occurring alongside...

This letter can be used to request a short extension of time on legal action against you to recover a debt. If you owe a creditor money, and they have commenced legal action against you to recover the debt, this letter...

RLC’s tenancy team made submissions to the Follow-up Review of the Management of Public Housing Maintenance Contracts, due to concerns identified during the 2016 Inquiry. RLC’s view in summary RLC has assisted a large number of public housing tenants to...

After sustained advocacy with a coalition of organisations that stand for the rights of consumers in Australia, the Government announced an inquiry into their proposed reforms to Australia’s consumer credit framework which will rollback responsible lending. In February 2021, RLC made a...