rural law online
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Rural Law Online. Objectives of Rural Law Online. Offer accessible and relevant information on laws impacting on rural communities and industry. Foster legal compliance through the delivery of up to date information in a rural context. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Objectives of Rural Law Online
• Offer accessible and relevant information on laws impacting on rural communities and industry.
• Foster legal compliance through the delivery of up to date information in a rural context.
• Act as a link between rural Victorians and existing community, government and industry resources and services.
• Provide a dynamic and engaging service which generates the interest of site users
1. Victorian primary producers and their families2. Rural communities and associated industries3. Rural Networks
• Local Government• Human Service/Health/Welfare
Organisations• Legal Profession• Educational Institutions in rural Victoria
Target Users
Why is a website about the law needed by rural Victorians?
• An increasing number and complexity of laws• Limited access to practical, plain language legal
information which impacts on their business and personal lives - compared to metropolitan counterparts.
• Limited access to immediate and independent legal information resources responsive to change and emerging issues
Resources Utilised
• Approx 30 content contributors (gratis)
• CECC and Deakin School of Law and Deakin Learning Services
• Support of VFF, LIV, Rural Counsellors
Challenges
• Secure ongoing funding source(s)
• Establish permanent management structure
• Maintain a dynamic and engaging website
• Manage potential growth