Fitzroy Legal Service - About the Law Handbook

We have finished selling The Law Handbook 2008. To pre-order the 2009 LHB ring FLS, use the form below or go to our bookshop.

Overview

The Law Handbook is a reliable, practical and easy-to-read guide to the law in Victoria. For 30 years, The Law Handbook has brought organisations and individuals comprehensive information on the law in a language you can understand.

Fully revised and updated each year, the Law Handbook allows you to access advice and information in an easy to follow format. Covering everything from adoption to zoning, this one volume of over 1,000 pages includes a glossary of terms. Whether you're a consumer, student, legal practitioner or business owner, you can't afford to be without The Law Handbook.

Online

The Law Handbook is now available online. The online version is fully searchable, with a comprehensive index and links straight to relevant organisations, legal cases and legislation.

The online version is available to subscribers to the book as an added bonus and you can also subscribe to the online only. We will also have time limited access.

The online version is at www.lawhandbook.org.au/. Chapter 1 and the index are available free to the public.

For more information contact Simon Roberts on 03 9411 1307, sroberts at fitzroy-legal.org.au or go to www.fitzroy-legal.org.au.

The Law Handbook 2008 will be available in late November .

DEALING WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM

Outlines the legal system; describes Victorian and Commonwealth courts; tells you where to get legal assistance; explains what happens if you're arrested and have to go to court or to prison; provides information about criminal records and working with children checks; and gives details of particular offences - driving, drugs, sexual offences - and the infringement fine system.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

Explains Family Court procedures relating to divorce and care of children; describes the rights of same-sex couples; tells you how to get help for family violence; outlines adoption procedures and how to change your name.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY

Describes entitlements to Centrelink benefits; advises on dealing with debts and bankruptcy and where to go for help; and outlines the superannuation and taxation systems.

LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY

Explains tenancy rights; gives advice on neighbourhood problems; outlines the road law applying to cyclists; describes the laws affecting internet use; provides guidance on community activism, and particularly environmental protection; and tells you how to set up a community organisation.

BUYING AND SELLING

Outlines contract and consumer protection law, and how to deal with consumer problems; explains what to look for when borrowing money; and covers major issues involved in buying, selling, building or renovating a house or buying a car.

FAIR TREATMENT

Describes the law affecting conditions of employment; outlines laws relating to various types of disability; discusses guardianship and powers of attorney; gives an overview of state and federal discrimination law; and explains the rights to compensation for accidents and injuries.

LIVING, AGEING AND DYING

Gives an outline of laws relating to health and aged care; and covers what you need to know about making a will, administering an estate or organising a funeral.

DEALING WITH THE GOVERNMENT

Explains how to challenge the decision of a government authority; describes the powers of state and federal ombudsmen; outlines privacy and freedom of information laws; advises on making complaints about police actions; and gives an overview of immigration law.

PROTECTING WHAT'S YOURS

Covers general insurance and motor vehicle property damage; outlines the law relating to copyright; and explains what defamation is and what you can do about it.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Law Handbook also includes: a plain language glossary explaining terms used; lists of cases and legislation referred to in the Handbook; and a comprehensive index to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Ordering

You can make a purchase in a variety of ways:

In person: Just come into the Fitzroy Legal Service at 124 Johnston Street in Fitzroy and speak to someone at the counter.
Phone: Call the Publications Officer on 9411 1307 to place your order.
Fax: You can use our order form below or fax your own purchase order to 9416 1124.
Mail: You can use our order form below or send your own purchase order to PO Box 280, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065.
Email: You can use our order form below or email your own purchase order to
publications at fitzroy-legal.org.au. You can also just send an email listing your item and your postal address.
Order online: Click on the "Browse and buy books" button on the left to go through to our secure online bookshop.

Paying

Counter sales made in person require an upfront payment. We accept cash, cheques, money orders, EFTPOS and Visa and Mastercard for counter sales. Cash can only be accepted over-the-counter sales.

For all other modes of ordering you can provide us with your payment details upfront. We accept:

Cheques
Money Orders
EFT (Netbank Fund Transfer) Account: Fitzroy Legal Service Inc (Law Handbook) BSB 063-212 A/C Number 0090 2069 (Please mail, fax or email remittance advice through to us)
Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Our terms are 30 days from receipt of invoice.

Postage charges

Postage is charged by the amount spent and is as follows:

1 Law Handbook = $7
2-5 Law Handbooks = $10
6 or more = $20

Extra fees may apply for bulk purchases and international purchases.

Booksellers who stock The Law Handbook

You can buy The Law Handbook direct from the Fitzroy Legal Service, going about your purchase as described above. As well, some book stores in Victoria will also sell The Law Handbook. Download the list of current Handbook booksellers to find out which bookseller is closest to you.

Download the list of booksellers who stock The Law Handbook

Booksellers who stock The Law Handbook 2009

Booksellers who want to stock The Law Handbook

If you're a bookseller and you're interested in selling The Law Handbook, please contact publications at fitzroy-legal.org.au to place an order.

Some basic information about The Law Handbook 2009 is provided.

Title: The Law Handbook 2009
Editor: Carmen Harbour
Publisher: Fitzroy Legal Service
ABN: 46 187 177 143
Publishing date: November 2008
ISBN: 9756818939780
Recommended Retail Price: $95 (including GST)
Postage: $7 for one Law Handbook, $10 for 2-5, $20 for 6 or more
Discount: 30% off the price of the Law Handbook for booksellers
Payment: See the section on "Paying for your Law handbook"
Returns policy: We will replace damaged books that are returned to us. For sale or return after printing in November you will be notified of the cutoff date.

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