Law Topics

Table of Contents

1. Laws & our legal system

History

Making laws

A fair trial

Key players in the legal system

2. Land & its uses

Introduction

Agistment

Share farming

Tenants and leases

Crown land

Fences

Boundaries

Inland water

Land rates and charges

Mining and quarrying

Native title

Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation

Right to farm

Small and 'Lifestyle' Farming

Negligence

Trespass

3. Environment & planning

Introduction

Emergencies

Bushfires

Droughts

Floods

Chemicals and fertiliser

Fishing

Hunting

Native Vegetation

Vermin control

Noxious weed control

Planning law

Pollution control

Soil conservation

4. Livestock, pets & wildlife

Introduction

Animal welfare

Animal disease

Animal exports

Livestock identification

Impounding of livestock

Transporting livestock

The Dairy Industry

The Meat industry

Selling livestock

Sheep

Selling wool

Goats

Horses

Pigs

Poultry

The Egg Industry

Bees

Aquaculture

Pets

Dogs and cats

Dogs

Cats

Wildlife

5. Crops & other produce

Introduction

Plant breeders' rights

Seeds

Plant disease

Horticulture and nurseries

Forestry

Organic farming

Sale of farm produce

The Horticulture Code

Selling grain

Food standards and safety

Genetically modified crops

6. Business, finance & income

Introduction

Going broke?

Insolvency

Bankruptcy

Alternatives to bankruptcy

Companies that go broke

Business structures

Sole proprietors/Sole Trader

Partnerships

Companies

Cooperatives

Franchise

Trusts

Joint ventures

Consumer protection

The Fair Trading Act

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

The law of contract

Credit law

The Consumer Credit Code

Energy and utility rights

Energy Code

Water

Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV)

Petroleum products and the Oilcode

Insurance

Mortgages, liens and hire purchase

Mortgages

Liens

Hire-purchase agreements

Taxation

Social security

7. Vehicles & firearms

Introduction

Vehicles

Driving offences

Buying a vehicle

Firearms

Weapons (other than firearms)

8. Employment law

Introduction

The Victorian employment law framework

Federal Elections 2007

Fair Pay and Conditions Standard, awards, agreements and contracts

Leave entitlements

Records

Accident compensation

Occupational health and safety

Anti-discrimination law

Sexual harassment

Dismissal

Superannuation

9. Law & families

Introduction

Marriage

De facto relationships

Relationship breakdown

Family violence

Young People and the Law

Managing your affairs

Wills and farm transfer planning

10. Dealing with disputes

General principles

Alternative dispute resolution

Dealing with government

Getting legal advice

Glossary

Index