Publications

Caxton Legal Centre produces and sells a range of easy-to-understand, affordable publications that help people understand the law and legal processes.

All of our books are available for sale online or can be ordered by post or fax using our order form.

To enquire about discounts available to full-time students and low income earners, or for bulk orders and wholesale pricing, please contact us on 07 3254 1811 or

Queensland Law Handbook, 9th edition, 2007

Everyone has legal issues

  • Buying a home?
  • Getting out of debt?
  • Dealing with your neighbours or building a fence?
  • Making a will?

The key that unlocks the door to an accurate appreciation of the law on any subject is a knowledge of its basic rules and categories. That is what the Queensland Law Handbook aims to provide.

The 9th Edition has been completely revised to reflect recent changes in the law. Each chapter gives easy-to-read details about legislation, major cases and importantly, where to go to get further help for your legal issue.

Lawyers Practice Manual Queensland
The Lawyers Practice Manual is a loose leaf publication aimed at legal practitioners and updated quarterly. It provides detailed, practical information to lawyers and outlines relevant legislation as well as sample documents and forms. It deals with the everyday questions of legal practice and procedure. All contributions to the Lawyers Practice Manual are volunteered by experts in their field. Co-published with Thomson Legal & Regulatory, the Manual is available by subscription by calling 1300 304 197 or can be purchased online.

Incorporated Associations Manual, Update 11

Creating, running or disbanding an incorporated association can present a minefield of legal obligations. Written by Dr Myles McGregor-Lowndes, a recognised expert in this area and lecturer at QUT, this loose leaf publication cuts through the confusion and provides all the information every incorporated association needs. It includes a copy of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) and informtion on where to access any required forms. The complete Manual, including the latest update, sells for $70 (inc. GST) plus postage. Once an association has purchased a Manual, it is only necessary to buy the updates as they are published. Update 11 is the latest update and sells for $22 (inc. GST).

Update 12 is expected to be published in 2008. For information on changes to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld) since Update 11 was published, please view the Recent Amendments and Issues factsheet.

A Grant Seeker's Guide, 1998
Written by Bryan Grehan and published by QUT, this book provides information for both the grant seeker and grant giver, including specifics on creating successful grant relationships. It includes comprehensive guidelines on how to maximize your chances of receiving financial support for your association. $38.00 (inc. GST) plus postage.

Secretary's Handbook, 3rd edition, 2003
This book provides all the details of the role of an association's secretary, including appointment, legal duties, meetings, memberships and insurance. Written by Dr. Myles McGregor-Lowndes of the Program for Non-Profit Corporations at QUT. $38.00 (inc. GST) plus a $5 postage fee.

Self-Help Kits
Caxton Legal Centre also publishes a number of self-help kits to practically assist people if they face certain legal issues.