The Law Handbook 10th Edition
The Law Handbook gives a comprehensive, jargon-free quick reference for unfamiliar areas of law.

For the general reader, for people working in the public and community sectors, social workers, JPs, lawyers, teachers and librarians, it is an indispensable tool for legal problem solving.

Includes free trial of the Law Handbook Online.

Sex and the Law:
Primarily intended as a guide for health and community workers in New South Wales, but is written in a clear and concise way that makes it useful and accessible to the general public.

The book deals with issues about sex in a legal context, and addresses such subjects as the age of consent, surrogacy and egg donation, sexually transmitted diseases, the rights of intellectually inpaired people, issues of doctor–patient confidentiality and cultural practices that may be against the law. The book makes wide use of case studies to highlight particular aspects of the law

Rough Deal: A Plain English Guide to Drug Laws in New South Wales 2nd Ed
Sweeping changes to drug laws have been introduced in NSW over the past few years. This new edition of Rough Deal brings you up-to-date, providing clear, concise information on all the changes, how the laws operate and how they affect drug users.

The Family Law Handbook:
The Family Law Handbook is a practical guide for people involved in - or contemplating - separation or divorce.
Written in plain English, it explains the workings of the Australian system of family law - including the major changes implemented in 2006 - and guides the reader through both the choices and the practical tasks facing a separating couple.

The Job Seekers Handbook 2nd ed
Provides a step by step guide for Australian job seekers on how to present themselves positively in a resumé, job application and interview.

Easy to read and with, each chapter includes a diversity of case studies, scenarios, exercises and reality checks that will help job seekers to learn, practise and master these new skills. The book is designed for job seekers of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience, whether a person is a recent school leaver, currently unemployed, in a job but looking for a career change, just arrived in Australia, or rejoining the workforce after an absence. It would also be an excellent educational resource for job search trainers, for both in-house and distance learning programs, and for career counsellors.

Bush Law Handbook:
These days, running a farm means that you have to be a business manager, an employer, a natural resources manager and a financial whiz, while still dealing with the challenging demands of the land, the weather, and your crops and stock.
Whether you are a newcomer to the land, a professional farm manager, or even if your family has lived on the land for generations, you need to know your rights and obligations in every situation.

Surviving Rape 4th ed:
Surviving Rape speaks out about sexual violence. It exposes the myths about rape and gives women the information they need to find help and support. It’s a book for women who have been raped, their family and friends, and people who work with them.

Surviving Rape answers questions about:
• sexual assault services
• medical treatment
• your legal rights
• reporting to police
• going to court
• relating to family and friends
• safety and self defence
• compensation
• where to go for help and much more.

The Environmental Law Handbook 4th ed
Land use is, in essence, what environmental law is about. The Environmental Law Handbook provides comprehensive plain-language coverage of all areas of environmental law and practice, and explains how these regulate land use decisions. The Handbook explains the complex interrelationships between the mechanisms that are used to evaluate competing uses.

‘a priceless resource for anyone who needs to understand how the law affects them.’
– Peter Garrett, MP, Federal Member for Kingsford-Smith

‘The Environmental Law Handbook is not merely background reading, it answers important questions in considerable detail, making it an essential tool for the community and policy makers in working together to achieve an ecologically sustainable society.’
– Jeff Angel, Director, Total Environment Centre

Rest Assured 4th ed:
Rest Assured is a straightforward, plain language guide to something that will affect every one of us: the procedures that accompany death. Too often, the first time we find out about wills and funerals is when we are dealing with the death of a loved one. But whether we are dealing with such a death or arranging our own wills, we need clear and level-headed advice on what the issues and problems are.

The Court is Open 5th ed:
Drawing on Reg Bartley's many years of experience as a magistrate and author, The Court is Open provides practical information about what happens in court.

The Court is Open also gives you background information on common issues that end up in Local Court, including neighbourhood, family, and other domestic disputes, driving offences, criminal charges and debt claims.

Childrens Court Guidebook
The Children’s Court Guidebook was written by legal practitioners who work with children every day. It explains both the practical operation of the court and its philosophical foundations; statute and common law concerning children; and the important area of internationally recognised children’s rights. And there are practical tips throughout the book to help lawyers in their day-to-day dealings with their young clients.
The Children’s Court Guidebook is an invaluable reference for anyone involved in advocacy for children.

When I’m Gone:
Parents who have a son or daughter with an intellectual disability are particularly concerned to know “What will happen when I am gone?” They do not always have the comfort of knowing that their son or daughter will be self-sufficient as an adult.

Preparing a will to provide for a person with an intellectual disability is more complicated than making a standard will. This book sets out the special considerations and options that apply, so you can make informed decisions.

Lesbians and the Law - A Practical Guide 2nd ed
What legal rights do lesbians have? Are they the equals of their heterosexual sisters?
This book is an up-to-date and easy to read explanation of the law as it affects lesbians. It covers property and finances, care of children, inheritance, superannuation, wills, powers of attorney, immigration, discrimination, employment, violence and harassment.
No lesbian should be without it!

Managing Rental Property
Do you own a house or unit as an investment property? Do you manage rental properties in your work as a real estate agent? Do you live in a rented home? Then this book is for you. Managing Rental Property tells you:
• What you need to know about tenancy law and tenancy practice
• How to establish - and keep - a good relationship with your tenants
• Where to go for help

"Disputes between owners and tenants can be very distressing and enormously time-consuming for both sides. This well-balanced book not only sets out in clear and simple terms the rights and responsibilities of both parties, but stresses communication and record-keeping all the way through. Owners, agents and tenants will see this book as a valuable resource". - John Hill, President, Real Estate Institute of NSW

Home Building and the Law:
Building a home is probably the largest investment most people will ever make. It should be a tremendously rewarding experience...but home building and renovating can also be fraught with problems if people enter into it without knowing the rules - their rights, obligations, and the various laws and regulations in place to protect them and ensure that all parties do what is expected of them. This book is essential reading for everyone involved in building or renovating, whether they be owners, builders or tradespeople. Covering the many areas of this vast subject, Home Building and the Law presents information in language that is easy to read and understand, making the law accessible to people.
"Whether you are an owner or builder, it is vital to know the substantial changes that have been made to the law. Home Building and the Law will help you safely navigate the minefield that building has become, giving clear, concise information on your rights and obligations. If you have a hammer or a DA, you should have this book".
- David Kessler, Managing Director, Sydney Building Information Centre

Neighbours 2nd ed:
What can you do about nasty, noisy or nosy neighbours? What can you do about a fence that is falling down, a barking dog or loud music, tree roots invading your pipes, people taking shortcuts through your land...

This substantially revised second edition of Neighbours answers common questions and complex problems that arise in the neighbourhood. The new edition includes major changes to the laws affecting building and development, pollution and animals.