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Legal service here to help with NSW flooding disaster 22 May 2025
Is your area experiencing flooding? Do you have questions about insurance, tenancy, financial hardship or other legal problems? We can advise you on your legal rights after a disaster.
Disaster lawyers on the ground after Cyclone Alfred 01 April 2025
Over the past month, the DRLS has been providing free legal help to communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred at Recovery Assistance Points.
Ma'ata Solofoni wins NSW Attorney General's award 06 December 2024
Ma'ata Solofoni, senior insurance solicitor with the DRLS, took home the NSW Attorney General’s Award for Leadership in Social Justice at a red-carpet ceremony in Sydney last week.
Legal help in the Far West after power outage 07 November 2024
The Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS) has been in Broken Hill and the Far West during October and November, providing free legal help to communities impacted by the severe storms.
Legal help in the Illawarra and Hawkesbury 12 April 2024
The DRLS is providing free legal help to communities impacted by disaster at the NSW Reconstruction Authority's Recovery Assistance Points in Windsor, Thirroul and Warrawong.
Alex Rumore wins at 2023 Premier's Awards 20 November 2023
The Anthea Kerr Award recognises public sector leaders who exhibit a deep commitment to public service values.