Building Commission
In its role as statutory authority over building control in Victoria, the Building Commission provides comprehensive information on building laws and regulations, as well as general advice for both industry and consumers. Consumers can visit the website to search for a registered builder and get advice on the various stages of home building, from planning and design to construction and maintenance. There is also helpful information about resolving domestic building disputes.
Arts Law Centre Australia (ALCA)
The arts community will benefit from this non-for-profit service, which provides free legal and business advice on such issues as defamation, trade marks, copyright, debt recovery, sponsorship, publishing and recording. Sample contracts and seminar papers are also available for online purchase. This provision of practical, specialist legal services and resources is aimed to assist and promote the work of artists and the cultural sector.
