Library Resources on Legal and Finance
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SMART WOMEN SMART MONEY Live the life you want
LEG BAK
BAKER, Joan
Author tell us to give up on the knight in shining cos he's not around and to start becoming a warrior princess!. Deals with working out what you want and how it is never too late. Covers investment, current practice, and planning for the future
2004
TRIAL BY LEGAL AID: A legal aid impact study
LEG CLA
CLARKE, Billi; MATTHEWS, Helen
Legal aid has been significantly reduced, and this has had a huge impact on all areas of law, particularly damaging to family law.
These case studies depict this and it means that women are being refused access to any or adequate legal aid and can be only described as unfair
26 p
1999
CHILDREN AND THE LEGAL PROCESS
LEG DVI
DVIRC
Includes information re children and the young person's act, family law act, family court procedure, giving evidence, questionaire for support and much more information for workers
2001
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A code of practice
LEG EOC
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Sexual harrassment: A code of practice
64 p
1997
SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A code of practice
LEG EOC
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Sexual harrassment: A code of practice
64 p
1997
SEXUALITY AND THE LAW IN VICTORIA FERTILITY AND SEXUAL HEALTH
LEG FPA
Family Planning Association
This booklet deals with the legal issues that arise when a person seeks advice or treatment from a health worker in relation to some aspect of their sexuality, such as contraception, sterilisation and termination of pregnancy. It is intended for use mainly by health workers, including doctors, nurses, counsellors and other health professionals. The law discussed in this booklet applies to Victoria and may not be applicable to other States.
31 p
1995
SEXUALITY AND THE LAW IN VICTORIA FERTILITY AND SEXUAL HEALTH
LEG FPA
Family Planning Association
This booklet deals with the legal issues that arise when a person seeks advice or treatment from a health worker in relation to some aspect of their sexuality, such as contraception, sterilisation and termination of pregnancy. It is intended for use mainly by health workers, including doctors, nurses, counsellors and other health professionals. The law discussed in this booklet applies to Victoria and may not be applicable to other States.
31 p
1995
THE WOMEN'S GUIDE TO BUYING PROPERTY
LEG JAC
JACKSON, Susan
Information on finding the right property, is it better to rent or buy, how to work out which loan suits you best, private sales vs auction, conveyancing and legal issues, investment property.
60 p
1999
WHY SAVING IS LIKE DIETING AND BUDGETS DON'T WORK
LEG JAC
JACKSON, Susan
Author gives a basic guide to money and our spending habits, looking into past behaviour as well as the need to overcome fear of finances. She explodes myths such as "the more you earn the more you can save" and provides a draft chart from which the reader can base and plan her spending. Covers the peril of credit and plastic cards as well as "surviving the post natal recession".
2004
THE WOMAN'S MONEY BOOK
LEG JAM
JAMES, Vivienne
Looks at stress-free ways to budget and save, being credit-card clever, finding the right investment path, information on tax & superannuation ( relevant to Jan 2000), keeping the financial balance in your relationship and planning for the future.
297 p
2000
THE LAW HANDBOOK 1999
LEG MCP
McPHEE, Cosima
The law handbook is a practical and easy to read guide to the law in Victoria. It has been specially written to encourage people to understand and use the legal system. Updated annually by experts in the field, it is an invaluable guide for all people who have contact with the law.
782 p
1999
LEGALISING JUSTICE FOR ALL WOMEN
LEG OFF
Office of the status of women
The project for legal action against sexual assault presents legalising justice for all women. National conference on sexual assault and the law 1995. Conference proceedings.
312 p
1995
DON'T JUST TAKE IT A guide to assist positive people to deal with discrimination
LEG POS
Positive Women Victoria Inc;People Living with Aids; Victoria Law Foundation
Booklet for people with HIV /AIDS on ways to overcome discrimination and to make complaints where appropriate
[2002]
WOMEN AND THE LAW
LEG SCU
SCUTT, Jocelynne A.
This book looks at the present position of women in the legal profession and at law, and efforts continuing to be made by women to eliminate discrimination against women in legal practice and in the operation of laws. The interpretation and effect of laws in the areas of social security, taxation, education, employment, family law and criminal law and their particular application to women are covered as is the question of law reform and its effect on the position and status of women.
596 p p
1990
RIGHT A WRONG - where when and how to complain in Victoria
LEG VIC
Victoria Legal Aid
Comprehensive list of contacts covering many areas such as health, child care, social security, police etc.
62 p
2002
FAMILY VIOLENCE A guide to legal aid for family violence workers
LEG VIC
Victoria Legal Aid
Includes applications, elegibility, family law,
13 p
2002
FALLING ON HARD TIMES - A Guide for people in debt
LEG VIC
Vict. Legal Aid; Financial & Consumer Rights Council
General information on what happens if debts are not paid - options, being sued, warrants bankruptcy etc
34 p
2003
HOUSING CHOICES FOR OLDER AUSTRALIANS; second edition
LEG WIL
WILSON, Pamela
This guide will assist older people make informed decisions about their housing needs and the options available, maximising their quality of life.
90 p
1995
GIRLS OWN 4: Girls and the law - a guide to your legal rights
LEG WOM
WOMEN'S LEGAL SERVICE
Are you in trouble? There are places that can help young women. This book provides a list of places and services where you can get help and information.
100 p
2002
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CULTURAL PRACTICE, LAW AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH:issues relating to female genital mutilation
LEG HSV
Human Services Department
NOT FOR GENERAL LOAN - Manual from a short course provided in 1998 around issues relating to female genital mutilation
1998
