Resources
Pedal Power: Cycling and the law in NSW
Pedal Power: Cycling and the law in NSW explains how the law and the legal system in NSW affects cyclists. Your bicycle is defined as a vehicle in the NSW Road Rules 2008. This means that the road rules that...
Video: “Tidda’s Marumal” – A time to heal, take my hand.
RLC’s Aboriginal Specialist Domestic Violence Worker, Charmaigne, talks about what help is out there for women dealing with family and domestic violence. If you are dealing with violence, contact Redfern Legal Centre for support on 9698 7277. If it is...
Submission: On Proposed Amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) Repeal of Sections 18B,...
In this submission, we describe the prevalence and the impact of racial vilification, using a number of case examples. We recommend the retention of the existing s 18C. RLC recognises the importance of freedom of speech in a democratic society...
Submission: Inquiry into the impact of gambling
Research shows that a higher proportion of international students are problem or at-risk gamblers when compared with domestic students. Our experience demonstrates that international students are particularly vulnerable to problem gambling. International students are often young and living away...
Presentation: Government Information (Public Access) Act
This presentation was delivered by David Porter at the February 2014 Quarterlies in NSW.
Submission: In Response to the Inquiry into the Impact of Gambling
This submission is based on Redfern Legal Centre’s experience in providing free legal advice to international students affected by gambling. International students are more likely than other students to be problem or at-risk gamblers and are particularly vulnerable. The RLC recommends improving the...
Submission: In response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Access to Justice Arrangements 2013
Our position is that access to the civil dispute resolution system without access to legal advice and information is not access to justice. Redfern Legal Centre has a long history of providing access to justice for the members of our...
Joint Submission to Independent Review of Financial Ombudsman Service
The submission sets out the broad view of contributors that, while there is room for improvement, FOS is providing an essential service of a high standard and should be congratulated. Contributors to this submission on the whole consider FOS to...
RLC Annual Report 2012-2013
RLC’s annual report provides an overview of our work, our advocacy and our financial position for the fiscal year.