rural law online
Post on 31-Dec-2015
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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
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