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Victorian Farmers Federation “The Rural Law Handbook provides plain language legal information which is vital for an accessible and fair justice system” Paul Weller, Victorian Farmers Federation Annual Report 2002 Victoria Law Foundation Legal Information Simply Stated ABN 64 131 425 884 224 Queen Street, Melbourne Vic. 3000 Tel (03) 9602 2877 Fax (03) 9602 2449 [email protected] www.victorialaw.org.au CONTENTS 2 Foundation Members 3 Foundation Staff 4 President’s Report Projects Program 2001-2 5 Publishing 11 Publication Distribution 12 Other Projects 13 Courts and the Legal Profession 16 Grants Program 2001-2 Financial Report 23 Independent Audit Report 24 Financial Statement 27 Notes to the Financial Statements contents Front cover: The Foundation continues to produce high quality, plain language publications for a diverse readership. The Rural Law Handbook, published in January 2002, proved a resounding success with almost 2000 copies sold throughout Victoria in the first six months. Managing a farm is an increasingly complex business, with laws now regulating nearly every aspect of primary production. As a result there is an increasing need for information, not simply to help rural people understand the law or legal process to ensure compliance, but also to help empower them and ensure their active and informed participation in our legal system. FOUNDATION MEMBERS Ex Officio The Hon. Justice John Harber Phillips, A.C., Chief Justice of Victoria (President) The Hon. Rob Hulls, M.P. represented by Ms Elizabeth Eldridge, Acting Deputy Secretary, Legal and Policy, Department of Justice The President of the Law Institute of Victoria Mr John Corcoran (to April 2002) Mr David Faram (from April 2002) The Chairman of the Victorian Bar Council represented by Mr Phillip Dunn, Q.C. Nominated by the Chief Justice Mr Victor Borg A.M. Ms Alexandra Richards, Q.C. The Hon. Justice Marilyn Warren (to April 2002) Mr Kevin Lyons (from June 2002) Nominated by the Attorney-General Mr Jon Faine The Hon. Haddon Storey, Q.C. Dr David Thomas (to February 2002) Nominated by the Law Institute of Victoria Mr Frank Paton Ms Eugenia Mitrakas, O.A.M. Mr Mark Woods Executive Committee (to February 2002) The President Ms Elizabeth Eldridge, Ex Officio Member Mr Jon Faine, Nominee of Attorney-General Ms Alexandra Richards, Q.C., Nominee of Chief Justice The Hon. Justice Marilyn Warren, Nominee of Chief Justice Executive Services Subgroup (from February 2002) The President The Hon. Haddon Storey, Q.C. Mr Frank Paton Ms Alexandra Richards, Q.C. foundation Grants Subgroup (from February 2002) Mr Victor Borg A.M. Mr Kevin Lyons Ms Eugenia Mitrakas, O.A.M. Projects Subgroup (from February 2002) Mr Jon Faine Mr David Faram Victoria Law Foundation Victoria Law Mr Mark Woods 2 FOUNDATION STAFF Mr Mark Herron Executive Director (to May 2002) Ms Annie Woodger (on maternity leave from November 2001) Deputy Director Mr Richard Coverdale Director of Publishing staff Ms Bernadette Royall (to August 2001) Project Manager - Australian Law Courseware Manager of Electronic Content Ms Joady Donovan Marketing and Public Relations Manager (from August 2001) Ms Margaret Camilleri Project Officer - Voluntas: Pro Bono Secretariat Grants Manager Ms Beverley Paterson Office Manager Ms Pamela Grellet Receptionist and Administrative Support Mr Chris Adams Administrative Support Address 224 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC. 3000 Telephone 03 9602 2877 Fax 03 9602 2449 Email [email protected] URL http://www.victorialaw.org.au 2002 Annual Report 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT The year has seen much change at the Foundation. Two substantial administrative reviews were conducted. All aspects of our operations were examined. At the completion of the reviews, to which he made a substantial contribution, our Executive Director, Mr Mark Herron, decided to leave the Foundation. It is proper that I acknowledge Mark’s many years of service and he departs for a new phase of his career with our best wishes. During the year The Hon. Marilyn Warren resigned from the Foundation after distinguished service. Upon my nomination the Attorney- General appointed as her replacement Mr Kevin Lyons, a leading member of the Bar with much commercial experience. I am very pleased to announce that Professor Kathy Laster has recently joined the Foundation as our new Executive Director. I welcome her to this significant position in our legal community. She brings to it proven commitment and success in projects of public benefit together with a wealth of experience in both research and publications. I am sure her energy and creative flair will enhance the Foundation’s contribution to the advancement of justice, professional best practice and effective provision of legal information. JOHN HARBER PHILLIPS, A.C. Chief Justice and President Victoria Law Foundation 16 October 2002 president Victoria Law Foundation Victoria Law 4 PROJECTS PROGRAM 2001/2 Publishing The Foundation continues to produce high quality, plain language publications across a range of topics aimed at a diverse readership. The demand for plain language legal information is growing, in the education sector, in business and industry, and in community life. A number of factors influence this demand, not the least being the increasing regulation of everyday and business activities and the growing concern about litigation. As a result of an increasingly regulated and complex environment there is a greater need for information, not simply to assist in an understanding of an area of law or legal process to ensure compliance, but also to help empower those directly affected and ensure their active and informed participation in our legal system. The Foundation has attempted to respond to these needs both independently and collaboratively with a number of other organisations and individuals. The growing regard for the Foundation as an independent publisher of high quality, authoritative resources, has resulted in collaborations with several organisations over this last financial year, including the Department of Infrastructure, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Victorian Farmers Federation, the Victorian Health Services Commissioner and the Victorian Privacy Commissioner. Such collaborations are beneficial in a number of ways - they draw in a broader range of skills, knowledge and expertise, often introduce the Foundation to markets we would otherwise not be able to access directly and, through sharing financial responsibility for the project, reduce costs. In addition to gaining the expertise of the Foundation in plain language publishing, there are also other advantages to our partners in these collaborations. A significant advantage is the independence of the Foundation. As a non-commercial agent for justice through the dissemination of information, the Foundation is able to provide an arm’s length service which is recognised as impartial and authoritative. This is particularly important when developing plain language information resources, because to do this effectively requires practical advice based on projects interpretation of the law. Any perception of bias in that interpretation will soon diminish the value of the resource. This objectivity is regarded by a growing number of organisations as a great advantage in disseminating information to their constituents. With a number of other possible collaborations currently in the wings, it is likely that various forms of partnership will contribute to the Foundation’s publishing activities in the future. During this financial year, a total of 85 727 publications have been distributed, and the following publishing projects were undertaken or completed. The Rural Law Handbook – A Guide for Primary Producers Funds committed: $56 100 Project costs in 2001-2: $34 197 Published in January 2002, The Rural Law Handbook has been a resounding Foundation success. Within the first six months of publication, almost 2000 copies were sold throughout Victoria. Reviews of the book have been very positive with comments such as ‘New book a bible of rural laws’ (The Weekly Times) and ‘an ideal reference guide for farmers’ (Peter Walsh, President, Victorian Farmers Federation) greatly assisting in the promotion of the book and the generation of sales. With three principal authors, five sub-authors, fourteen critical readers and over 125 topics of law, the co-ordination of this project was demanding, but the result is a practical, accurate and detailed guide book covering an extensive range of legal topics affecting the activities of primary producers. Annual Report 2002 Annual Report 5 Representing Children and Young People – A Lawyer’s Practice Guide Funds committed: $52 580 Project costs in 2001-2: $30 150 In recognition of the unique issues often confronting lawyers when working with children and young people, and following the development of the Guidelines for Lawyers Acting for Children and Young People produced by the Foundation in early 1999, this comprehensive and practical handbook was published in November 2001. Written with the assistance of the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre, Representing Children and Young People - A Lawyer’s Practice Guide was launched by Chief Justice, The Hon. John Phillips A.C., Judge Jennifer Coate, and Moira Rayner, Founding Director of the Office of Children’s Rights Commissioner for London. While the book is designed primarily for lawyers assisting young clients, it was also written with
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