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  RLC has made submissions to the recent Senate Inquiry into consumer credit reforms.  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...

This factsheet is a step-by-step guide to applying by post using the standard GIPA Application form.  This is the second factsheet in a three-part series designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.  Other factsheets...

There are two ways to make a GIPA application to request information – by post or using the online form. This factsheet is a step-by-step guide to applying online. This is the third factsheet in a three-part series designed to...

This factsheet is designed to assist you in requesting access to information held by NSW Police.  Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act), you can request access to two types of information: Personal information: information that NSW Police hold...

In January 2021, RLC made submissions to the Audit Office of NSW Responses to Homelessness audit – Response to the NSW Government’s Homelessness Strategy 2018-23 (‘The Strategy’). This audit is considering whether actions in the Strategy are effectively implemented and producing outcomes in...

Our 2019–2020 Annual Report outlines our impact and areas of focus, and looks to the future with a robust set of Strategic Goals for 2020–2025. Cover: ‘Justice For All’ by Sharon Smith, 2020. Artwork commissioned for RLC with support from City...

On December 9, RLC and DLA Piper presented a webinar entitled, ‘Police Powers & Protests: What are your legal rights?’ Protests have been occurring across the country – Black Lives Matter, climate change, changes to education, and more – with many events...

In November, RLC  provided responses to the proposed suite of changes to Australia’s consumer credit framework contained in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth). Redfern Legal Centre endorses in full the joint submission by Financial Rights Legal Centre and Consumer...

At Redfern Legal Centre (RLC), we measure and track our performance against outcomes to hold ourselves accountable for the impact we have on people and communities.  RLC is committed to providing integrated and effective responses to the needs of people...

Are you an international student in NSW without a place to stay during COVID-19? You may be eligible for free crisis accommodation. Call the NSW Government COVID-19 Hotline on 13 77 88 or apply here. Watch this Tip of the...