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This Factsheet looks at consumer guarantees. The Australian Consumer Law provides a set of guarantees for consumers who acquire goods or services from Australian suppliers, manufacturers or importers. The guarantees cannot be excluded. The guarantees apply to goods and services...

This factsheet looks at how to consolidate your superannuation from various super funds. Consolidating your super If you have worked in a number of jobs you may have a number of different superannuation funds. If this applies to you, then...

This Factsheet addresses consumer credit and responsible lending laws in NSW, Australia. What is responsible lending?Responsible lending means lenders must only give you a loan if it is suitable for you and you can afford to repay it.This requirement comes...

RLC’s submission to the Department of Education’s “Redesigning VET FEE HELP” process called on the Government to establish a Vocational Education and Training Ombudsman. The establishment of a Vocational Education and Training Ombudsman will aim to resolve consumer complaints about...

Redfern Legal Centre made a submission to the Australian Consumer Law Review Redfern Legal Centre welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the national five – year review to statutory provisions in Australian Consumer Law. This submission focused on common consumer...

Redfern Legal Centre made a submission to an inquiry into domestic violence and gender inequality conducted by the Commonwealth Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees. RLC’s submission was made with a particular focus on gender inequality and domestic violence in...

With the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 still ongoing, RLC is pushing for law reform to protect all residents living in share housing. In February 2016 RLC provided a submission to the Fair Trading discussion paper regarding the review of the...

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This factsheet gives an overview of the role of the Overseas Students Ombudsman (OSO) and how to make an effective complaint to the OSO. It includes: An explanation of what the OSO is An explanation of which complaints...

It has been five years since the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (RTA) came into force and it is now due for its five year statutory review. 12 February 2016 In October 2015, NSW Fair Trading released a discussion paper and Redfern Legal...