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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...

Are you an international student working in Australia during COVID-19? Watch this video to learn about your workplace rights. Other useful links To find out more about working more than 40 hours a week see: Temporary relaxation of working hours for...

Are you an international student experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be able to apply for a deferral of studies. Studying in Australia can be challenging, and sometimes events beyond your control can prevent you from starting...

The current problems with NSW strip search law, the reasons for the increase in police strip searches, and the impact a class action may make towards preventing this harmful and invasive practice. Speakers: Samantha Lee – RLC Police Accountability Solicitor...

If you are approached by the police, or asked to undergo a search, is important to be informed about your rights. This sharable graphic provides some quick tips. Police can fine or arrest you if you breach the new COVID-19...

A webinar presented by Redfern Legal Centre, National Justice Project, Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning and Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT). Photo credit: Matt Hrkac (CC by 2.0) In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the United States is about to introduce...

There are two types of fines: penalty notices and court fines. This fact sheet is to help you understand what to do if you have received a penalty notice. Penalty notices are issued by an authorised officer such as a...

This fact sheet is to help you understand what to do if you have received a court fine.  There are two types of fines: penalty notices and court fines. Penalty notices are issued by an authorised officer such as a...

In this Redfern Legal Centre webinar, an expert legal panel answer questions about social distancing rules, police powers and COVID-19 fines.  Panellists Samantha Lee – Solicitor, Police Accountability Practice – Redfern Legal Centre Peter O’Brien – Principal Solicitor – O’Brien...

Look out dodgy employers, there’s a new superhero in town! RLC’s employment law comic series, Employment Advice Woman, provides legal tips for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This edition looks at paid carers’ leave, and explains the circumstances you are able...