Monthly Archives: June 2008

BOWEL CANCER – DON’T WAIT TILL IT’S TOO LATE. Attorney-General and Member for Barton, Robert McClelland has announced that from the start of July, about 2.5 million Australians will be offered free kits to enable them to take an easy … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government will provide $15 million dollars to police and emergency services to purchase cutting-edge equipment so they can better respond to disasters such as large scale building collapses or earthquakes, Attorney-General Robert McClelland announced today. “This initiative will … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland announced three new appointments to the Sydney registry of the Federal Court of Australia. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of the Hon Justice Jayne Jagot, Mr Lindsay Foster SC and Mr Nye … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government has today introduced landmark legislation to allow for de facto couples to access the federal family law courts on property and maintenance matters. This implements a 2002 agreement between the Commonwealth, States and Territories at the Standing … Continue reading →

Attorney‑General Robert McClelland today announced the re‑appointment of Mr Douglas Humphreys as the Registrar of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Mr Humphreys was appointed as Registrar in 2003 and has demonstrated a strong ability to assist the President in effectively managing … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced $5.8 million in additional funding to improve access to justice for communities in regional, rural and remote Australia. “The Rudd Government understands that people living in regional, rural and remote Australia are among the most … Continue reading →

A review of laws governing the private copying of films and photographs has recommended that no changes be made to current copyright law for the time-being, Attorney-General Robert McClelland said today. The review, which was undertaken by Attorney-General’s Department and … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today launched the Commonwealth Courts Portal, which will make it much easier for lawyers to keep track of trials, documents filed and court orders. The Federal Court, the Family Court, and the Federal Magistrates Court have … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today met eight representatives of the Chinese legal fraternity, who have recently completed an intensive study and work placement program in Australia, as part of the Australia­-China Legal Profession Development program. “The program provides a great opportunity … Continue reading →

At a meeting with over 40 Non-Government Organisations in Canberra today, Attorney- General Robert McClelland outlined the action being taken by the Rudd Government as part of its commitment to human rights. Mr McClelland told the NGO forum that in … Continue reading →