Free legal services for Student Association members

Sydney Institute and Redfern Legal Centre jointly provide a free legal service, three days a week, to students and staff who are members of the Student Association.

If you require advice on any legal matters, you can come and see us at the Ultimo College Student Association offices on the second floor of Building W (Marcus Clark Building) at Railway Square. If you can’t make it to Ultimo, we also provide legal advice over the telephone.To make an appointment call the legal service on (02) 9217 5473.

• immigration
• commercial matters
• intellectual property
• property conveyances
• disputes involving TAFE NSW.

In any matter we cannot help you with, we will refer you to someone who can.

Redfern Legal Centre is a community legal centre that provides free legal advice if you can’t afford a lawyer. The Centre’s website www.rlc.org.au includes information on tenancy, credit and debt, and domestic violence as well as links to other sites offering legal assistance.

Drink driving charges

If you are convicted of drink driving with a mid-range blood alcohol level, the minimum disqualification period is six months. More information is available at Legal Aid NSW.

Superannuation contributions

If you earn over $450 in a calendar month, your employer must contribute nine per cent of your earnings to superannuation. The Australian Taxation Office can help with more information.

Renting and tenancy agreements

If you share a rented house or flat you should sign a Change of Shared Tenancy Arrangement form so that you can claim your share of the bond when you move. Visit the NSW Tenants’ Union site for more information.

Centrelink appeals

If Centrelink makes an unfavourable decision, you can appeal it. The National Welfare Rights Network has more information. Remember that time limits will apply!