Originally recorded for NSW Law Week, the Tenants' Union of NSW breaks down the latest changes to rental laws in New South Wales.

Community Education Coordinator, Charlie Wilde chats to Principal Solicitor, Grant Arbuthnot about key reforms including changes to evictions, rent increases, pets, water efficiency requirements and more.

Find out more about the Tenants' Union of NSW and the new laws at tenants.org.au

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Tenancy law changes - Tenants' Union of NSW webpage and factsheet
• Changes to rental laws - NSW Fair Trading
• NCAT tribunal factsheets
• Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) website
• Austlii

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Want to provide feedback or collaborate on a podcast? Email us at cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: This podcast is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

In this episode, we introduce Do Your Own Divorce - a free, step-by-step online resource to help people in Australia apply for divorce through the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Designed to simplify the process, this tool is a valuable asset for community workers supporting clients through a divorce. We break down how it works, who it’s best for and how you can use it to provide clear, practical guidance—without the need for a lawyer. Useful resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Do Your Own Divorce: legalaid.nsw.gov.au/divorceguide
• Community worker toolkit for using Do Your Own Divorce: bit.ly/dyodtips
• Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia website: fcfcoa.gov.au
• Divorce court filing fee information: fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/divorce/apply
• Information about separation including arrangements for children: bit.ly/4owb5bL
• Amica (parenting and property arrangements): amica.gov.au
• Order free Do Your Own Divorce posters and postcards by emailing cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

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Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Disclaimer: This podcast is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

This is the fifth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget speaks to Alison Waters, the Policy, Advocacy and Research Lead at Lucy's Project. Lucy’s Project is a national charity that aims to improve the safety of people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence through collaboration, advocacy, research and education.

Lucy's Project website - lucysproject.com

Links to support services for people experiencing domestic and family violence are below.

• 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 – a free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and domestic and family violence. 1800respect.org.au
• 1800 656 463 NSW Domestic Violence Line–free, confidential counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
• 1800 424 017 for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, recently or in the past, also for family members professionals and others impacted.
• 1800 943 539 – 24/7 sexual, domestic and family violence helpline for anyone whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence.
• 1800 385 578 - Full Stop Australia – provides counselling for people whose lives have been impacted by violence and abuse. fullstop.org.au
• 1800 211 028 – 24/7 for adult survivors of childhood institutional sexual abuse. Helping anyone accessing the Redress scheme or alternative compensation.
• 13 92 76 – 13 YARN – 24/7 support for mob feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 13yarn.org.au
• Well Mob - wellmob.org.au social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 1800 497 212 – A free, confidential service available 24/7 for anyone from the LGBTQI+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual, domestic and/or family violence.
• Say it out loud - sayitoutloud.org.au a national service for LGBTQ+ communities and service professionals working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic and/or family violence
• 1300 766 491 – 7 days pw service for anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by men’s use of violence or abusive behaviours.

Useful websites:

• Our Watch | Quick facts about violence against women
• Domestic Violence Prevention Centre: support and resources
• https://www.respect.gov.au
• Family and domestic violence - Services Australia

Music: What a day by bhzimmy

Transcript

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is the fourth episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. In this episode, Bridget takes a deep dive into coercive control with criminal lawyers - Helen Shaw and Hayley Dean.

Timestamps:

• 2:41 - Background to coercive control
• 8:17 - What the law says
• 14:19 - Defences and limitations to the offence
• 20:26 - Changes to bail, AVOs and other legislation
• 32:21 - Case study of victim misidentification
• 40:58 - Tips for gathering evidence
• 44: 19 - Victim misplaced loyalty
• 47:37 - Additional support community workers can provide

Helpful apps mentioned in this podcast:

• Empower you
• Arc

Links to support services for people experiencing domestic and family violence are below.

• 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 – a free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and domestic and family violence. 1800respect.org.au
• 1800 656 463 NSW Domestic Violence Line–free, confidential counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
• 1800 424 017 for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, recently or in the past, also for family members professionals and others impacted.
• 1800 943 539 – 24/7 sexual, domestic and family violence helpline for anyone whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence.
• 1800 385 578 - Full Stop Australia – provides counselling for people whose lives have been impacted by violence and abuse. fullstop.org.au
• 1800 211 028 – 24/7 for adult survivors of childhood institutional sexual abuse. Helping anyone accessing the Redress scheme or alternative compensation.
• 13 92 76 – 13 YARN – 24/7 support for mob feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 13yarn.org.au
• Well Mob - wellmob.org.au social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 1800 497 212 – A free, confidential service available 24/7 for anyone from the LGBTQI+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual, domestic and/or family violence.
• Say it out loud - sayitoutloud.org.au a national service for LGBTQ+ communities and service professionals working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic and/or family violence
• 1300 766 491 – 7 days pw service for anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by men’s use of violence or abusive behaviours.

Useful websites:

• Our Watch | Quick facts about violence against women
• Domestic Violence Prevention Centre: support and resources
• https://www.respect.gov.au
• Family and domestic violence - Services Australia

Music: What a day by bhzimmy

Transcript: Download the transcript

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

This is the third episode in our podcast series exploring domestic violence in Australia. We will explore the legal issues people experience, the services available to provide support and speak to a wide range of people working in the sector.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this episode was made and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

In this episode, Pauline from the Community Legal Education branch speaks to Tanya Whitehouse, coordinator of Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS). They discuss the role of WDVCAS in supporting women affected by domestic violence.

Link to the DVSAT tool via Communities and Justice: Domestic Violence Safety Assessment Tool | Family & Community Services

Links to support services for people experiencing domestic and family violence are below.

• 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 – a free and confidential national counselling service for sexual assault and domestic and family violence. 1800respect.org.au
• 1800 656 463 NSW Domestic Violence Line–free, confidential counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
• 1800 424 017 for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, recently or in the past, also for family members professionals and others impacted.
• 1800 943 539 – 24/7 sexual, domestic and family violence helpline for anyone whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence.
• 1800 385 578 - Full Stop Australia – provides counselling for people whose lives have been impacted by violence and abuse. fullstop.org.au
• 1800 211 028 – 24/7 for adult survivors of childhood institutional sexual abuse. Helping anyone accessing the Redress scheme or alternative compensation.
• 13 92 76 – 13 YARN – 24/7 support for mob feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. 13yarn.org.au
• Well Mob - wellmob.org.au social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 1800 497 212 – A free, confidential service available 24/7 for anyone from the LGBTQI+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual, domestic and/or family violence.
• Say it out loud - sayitoutloud.org.au a national service for LGBTQ+ communities and service professionals working with people who have experienced sexual, domestic and/or family violence
• 1300 766 491 – 7 days pw service for anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by men’s use of violence or abusive behaviours.

Useful websites:

Our Watch | Quick facts about violence against women

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre: support and resources

https://www.respect.gov.au

Family and domestic violence - Services Australia

Music: What a day by bhzimmy

Download the transcript

Please send questions, comments and feedback to cle@legalaid.nsw.gov.au

What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, Natalie chats to specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW about key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features civil lawyer, Kyla, speaking about changes to the NDIS.

Listen to our other episodes in this series:

• Criminal law wrapped - what's new in 2024?
• Family law wrapped - what's new in 2024?

Download the transcript.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW discuss key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features criminal lawyers, Hayley and Helen, discussing major changes around domestic violence including coercive control, domestic abuse and bail.

Listen to our other episodes in this series:

• Family law wrapped - what's new in 2024
• Civil law wrapped - what's new in 2024

See Legal Aid NSW's other resources about coercive control:

• Criminal Law Division Podcast - Coercive control (Episode 1)
• Webinar for community workers

Download the transcript.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.

What's new in the law in 2024? In this mini-series, Natalie chats to specialist lawyers at Legal Aid NSW about key legal changes that community workers should know. This episode features family lawyer, Cailey, speaking about parenting arrangements, property settlement and changing a child's name.

Listen to our other episodes in this series:

• Criminal law wrapped - what's new in 2024?
• Civil law wrapped - what's new in 2024?

Download the transcript.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is general information only and cannot be relied on as legal advice. The information is accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. If you need assistance about a particular situation, contact our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529.