Resources

Have you ever been asked to do an unpaid trial shift when you apply for a new job? Most of the time this is not legal. You should be paid for any work you do.  Have you ever been asked...

In RLC’s experience, international students frequently have a visa issue associated with their legal problem, and fears about their visa status can prevent these students from seeking advice or asserting their rights. The RLC International Students and Employment Law practices...

Maria came to Australia from the Philippines when she was 21 years old for an arranged marriage to an Australian man 35 years her senior. When she arrived in Australia, Maria knew no one other than her prospective husband. She...

This submission, written by RLC’s discrimination solicitor Dr Linda Tucker, draws on RLC’s earlier submissions in addressing the terms of this Inquiry.¹ We also thank Ting Lim, a solicitor and volunteer on RLC’s discrimination advice night. Background In 2016,...

This factsheet looks at the law covering debt collection practices in New South Wales, Australia. There are limits on what debt collectors can do when they are pursuing you for a debt. In this factsheet we list some of the...

This factsheet looks at financial counselling and other services for people in financial distress in New South Wales, Australia. Financial counselling is a community-based service that can assist you if you get into financial trouble, whatever the reason. Financial counsellors...

This factsheet looks at some of the main types of alternative forms of credit; what types of alternate finance are available and how to access it. Options available include alternate finance, payday loans, consumer leases and rent to buy, and...

It has been a huge year for RLC. In the midst of an uncertain funding environment, we’ve established new and enduring partnerships to offer an increasing array of cutting-edge legal services for communities in need. RLC’s annual report provides an...

This Factsheet looks at ways to negotiate with your creditor if you can’t afford your repayments or you can’t afford to pay off your debt in one lump sum. If you have a debt that you cannot afford to pay,...

This Factsheet outlines some of the things to consider before deciding to become bankrupt. Ways you can become bankrupt You can become bankrupt in one of two ways: 1. Creditor’s Petition A creditor can force you to become bankrupt if...