Resource Name: THE LAW HANDBOOK
1. How do I access this resource?
You can access this from an internet computer at any Lake Macquarie City Library. You can phone ahead to book a computer. Ask the library staff for password access.
2. Is it available from home?
No. This is only available at the Library.
3. Does it have much Australian content?
It deals exclusively with New South Wales law.
4. Is there an advanced searching option?
You can ‘browse’ the chapter headings or use the simple search box.
5. For whom would this resource be suitable?
The general public who need straightforward answers to common legal issues.
6. How is this resource unique?
The Law Handbook Online is the most up-to-date and practical, plain language legal resource on the laws of New South Wales.
7. What are similar or complementary resources?
Books: NSW Law Handbook print version; The family law handbook
Online: ComLaw [http://www.comlaw.gov.au/]; NSW legislation [http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/]; Legal Information Access Centre [liac.sl.nsw.gov.au]
8. What would be sample questions that this resource could answer?
Q. Is a retaining wall a dividing fence?
A. “A wall that is part of a building or a retaining wall is not a fence within the meaning of the Act.”
9. What does the search result list show?
The title of the Chapter, and a snippet of text.
10. Rate this resource.
This guide is authoritative, but easy to understand.
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