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The Victoria Law Foundation publishes free legal information for all Victorians on topics as diverse as parking, mediation, pets, accommodation and care of older residents, legal history and legal architecture, the courts and the jury process. Most of our publications can be downloaded free from our website otherwise contact the Publications team on 9604 8166 or email us to order copies. Free booklets published by the Victoria Law Foundation Click on the underlined title to go to the relevant Victoria Law Foundation web page. You will be provided with a description of the booklet and pdf download option. Other Selected Publications  Essential Bushfire Safety Tips Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING - February 2008
ISBN: 9780643095359 - AU $29.95 Description
This handy book demystifies bushfire behaviour; details the protective action needed at each stage of danger; lists killer and survival factors; discusses evacuation dangers and advantages, how to make a safe ‘stay or go’ decision and sets out safe travel for holidaymakers. Essential Bushfire Safety Tips has everything you need to know to make your bushfire plan with confidence, providing accurate information in an accessible, clear way.
Available From: CSIRO Publishing  Consulting Contracting and Freelance -
Be your own boss Publisher: CSIRO Publishing - September 2007
Paperback - ISBN: 9781741752977 - AU $29.95 Description
Self-employment as a service provider can give you the opportunity to work on your own terms, in your preferred location and to enjoy a lifestyle that is healthier, more relaxed and satisfying.
Use the skills and experience you have gained in the workplace to move on to the next stage of your working life-as a consultant, contractor or freelancer.
Available From: CSIRO Publishing  Community Bushfire Safety Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING - February 2008
Paperback - ISBN: 9780643094260 - AU $49.95 Description
This book brings together in one accessible and comprehensive volume the results of the most important community safety research being undertaken within the Australian Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Using perspectives deriving from social science, economics and law, it complements the extensive literature already existing on bushfires, which ranges from ecology and fire behaviour to information about emergency management. In doing so, the book supports the increasing emphasis on community safety and the vital role it has to play in Australian bushfire management. Available From: CSIRO Publishing  Financial Management for Agribusiness (Second Edition) Publisher: Landlinks Press - June 2007
Paperback - ISBN: 9780643092952 - Au $64.95 Description
Financial Management for Agribusiness presents a practical approach to financial decision making for all those involved in agribusiness, including farmers, horticulturists and supporting businesses, to manage invested funds, physical resources and labour. It covers all the stages leading to a completed business plan and provides straightforward worked examples for each step.
The authors emphasise the need to collect and record the detailed financial and physical records necessary for sound decision making and detail all stages of financial planning, including record keeping, preparation of financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, income tax, Goods and Services Tax and succession planning. AVAILABLE FROM: CSIRO Publishing  Financing Your Farm - A Practical Guide to Financial Growth Publisher: Kondin Group - 2007 AU $54.95 Description
'Financing Your Farm – A Practical Guide to Financial Growth' is a reference book to be used when planning, financing and managing farm businesses, providing independent information, useful tools and accounting case studies for farm businesses.
AVAILABLE FROM Kondin Group  Sustainable Land Leasing In Australia R Ashby $26
104pp Description
The economies of scale of a viable business are often directly related to the return on capital achieved – with bigger businesses tending to achieve higher returns. Nearly half of all farm business generate farm cash income of less than a living income. Many of these farm businesses would improve their financial situation by leasing land and investing some of the income into land improvements. This option is especially attractive when it allows for the land to be managed in a sustainable manner. This book aims to identify the circumstances under which leasing farm land represents a suitable form of business expansion, with both financial and environmental benefits. It examines how leased land can be managed in a sustainable manner that is fair to both landowner and tenant. The report includes a case study illustrating these principles with practical, real-world examples.
AVAILABLE FROM RIRDC PUBLISHING  Small Town Renewal Kit P Kenyon et al. Description
Contains a report (volume 1) and manual (volume 2) designed to assist others to learn from the experiences of 14 Australian towns of populations less than 3,000. The manual provides information sheets, development tools and a wide range of resources to help rural communities develop strategies appropriate to their own situations.
AVAILABLE FROM RIRDC PUBLISHING  Adoption of Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture Part 1: Case studies from Australia & New Zealand farms Genevieve Carruthers $40
255pp This publication is Part One of a two part series dealing with environmental management systems in agriculture. It records interviews conducted with over 40 farmers and farm managers in Australia and New Zealand. Some have adopted a recognised EMS process using the specifications of the internationally recognised Standard for EMS, ISO 14001. AVAILABLR FROM RIRDC PUBLISHING  Chemical Spray Book Duff Consulting 50 pages Description
Features 50 duplicate pages for recording chemical spraying on your property. Record time of application, area information, reason for application, equipment information, chemicals used, and weather conditions. AVAILABLE FROM CSIRO PUBLISHING  Thirty Australian Champions $36
220pp Description
These are the new champions of the bush: 30 outstanding Australians who, through their industry business enterprises, vision and perseverance, are making a significant contribution to rural and regional Australia. They have been selected by their peers for their success, support and contribution to their industries. this book details their trials, tribulations, motivations and successes. Each is an outstanding example of bush spirit AVAILABLE FROM RIRDC PUBLISHING
Adding Value: the critical factors for farm ers Richard Stayner and Brendan Doyle
$21
52pp Description
Some Australian farmers have responded to the adjustment pressures in recent years by attempting to add value to their farm products, which often requires a range of new skills and approaches. There is now a large body of experience of value-adding in various sectors of farming, a potentially valuable resource for other farmers who might consider such activities. This study investigates the experiences of twelve farmers who had success with value adding, and identifies some key factors that have influenced their experience. This publication is the fourth in the Options series of reports, which discuss the changing environment of Australian farming, and responses and strategies to manage these changes. AVAILABLE FROM RIRDC PRESS
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