Hot Topics
Hot Topics is a series published by us four times a year about recent changes and current debates in the law. It's written by experts in the field and each issue includes case studies and contacts.
For current issues contact us or your local public library. All NSW public libraries receive Hot Topics.
See the full list of Hot Topics.
Issues online
- Domestic violence (issue 66), 2008. (PDF 1702kb)
- Australian legal system (issue 60), 2007. (PDF 1967kb)
- Drugs and the law (issue 59), 2006. (PDF 1499kb)
- Terrorism (issue 58), 2006. (PDF 1519kb)
- Shelter (issue 57), 2006. (PDF 1608kb)
- Sexual assault (issue 56), 2006. (PDF 1531kb)
- Sentencing (issue 55), 2005. (PDF 643kb)
- Bill of rights (issue 54), 2005. (PDF 595kb)
- Same sex families (issue 53), 2005. (PDF 552kb)
- Copyright (issue 52), 2005. (PDF 556kb)
- Personal injury (issue 51), 2005. (PDF 596kb)
- 1998-2004 issues via AustLII
Ordering
Hot Topics can be ordered individually or as a subscription. Issues are $22.00 each (from no 51 onwards), and a subscription is $82.50.
Download our order form (PDF 159kb). Send by post or fax to (02) 9273 1250.
Email orders to liac@sl.nsw.gov.au.
Higher School Certificate Syllabus Guides
For those studying for the HSC and their teachers. Find out how Hot Topics fits into your studies.- Legal studies (PDF 31kb)
- Commerce (PDF 37kb)
What's New
Prisoners (67)
Prisoners are from highly disadvantaged backgrounds, characterised by poor education, unemployment, social exclusion and poor physical and mental health. Outlines the background and current environment of prisons with case studies, as well as the relevant international law and overseas comparisons.
Domestic Violence (66)
Domestic violence encompasses a range of behaviours within a domestic relationship that involve an abuse of power and is usually perpetrated by men against women and children. The law relating to domestic violence in New South Wales has undergone changes recently, particularly to AVO proceedings, and the new Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) which came into force in March 2008.
Human rights (65)
Provides an overview of human rights law from its origins and sources, through to the development of modern human rights law. Examines how human rights law operates in Australia, with reference to current issues. Includes the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and further information resources.
See press release (PDF 141kb)
Neighbours - special issue
This issue covers the legal framework relating to neighbourhood issues. there are chapters on ownership and other interest in land, residential parks, retirement villages, public housing tenancy,
and the role of mediation. It covers trees, dividing fences and retaining walls, land use and development, noise and animals, violence and harassment and the role of apprehended violence orders.
Neighbours and the law
(PDF 1,540kb)
