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Who we are
We are the first and only community legal service focused on racial justice. RJC is founded by lawyers and community leaders with extensive legal experience and lived experience of intersectional discrimination. Our mission is to ensure every Australian lives free from racial discrimination.
What we do
Our core services include providing legal support, curating programs and events that build communities and providing educational and policy reform focused on eradicating racial injustice. We collaborate with communities to create impactful change and uphold human dignity for everyone.
We advocated for a suite of changes to the current laws, including:
- Cost protection
- Shifting the burden of proof
- Having a positive duty towards racial equality
- Extended the time-limits
- Ensuring the law was intersectional
Our work
Review of NSW Anti-Discrimination Law
InfographicsDetailed overview of our joint submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission, advocating for significant changes in anti-discrimination laws
Review of NSW Anti-Discrimination LawDefending Rights in High-Profile Cases
ArticlesOur major litigation related to the discrimination experienced by an Aboriginal woman at the hands of NSW Police: Sydney woman sues NSW Police Force claiming racial and sexual discrimination following her being a victim of crime and not being provided with help.
Defending Rights in High-Profile CasesLaw Society Journal
ArticlesThe Racial Justice Centre: Making the invisible visible.
Law Society JournalReview of Cost Protection Bill
OtherOverview of the submission advocating for cost reforms to ensure equitable access to anti-discrimination justice.
Review of Cost Protection Bill
Head office:
- New South Wales
Service location(s):
- New South Wales
Type(s) of actor:
- Social Enterprises
- Capability builders
- Networked initiatives
- Professional service providers
Area(s) of activity:
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