Monthly Archives: April 2008

Legislation to remove same-sex discrimination from a wide range of Commonwealth laws will be introduced in the Winter Sittings of Parliament, Attorney-General Robert McClelland said today. “The Rudd Government is delivering on its election commitment to remove discrimination against people … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today acknowledged the Full Federal Court’s ruling overturning Justice Wilcox’s decision in the Single Noongar native title application that native title is capable of existing in the Perth area. The Full Federal Court found that Justice Wilcox … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government is working to improve social inclusion, with Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announcing one-off additional funding of $10 million for the Commonwealth Community Legal Services Program. The funding will assist centres to manage the increasing demand for their … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the appointment of Justice Garry Downes AM as a judge of the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Justice Downes appointment,” Mr McClelland said. I know he will … Continue reading →