Monthly Archives: July 2008

I am pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Justice Robert Shenton French as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Justice French will begin his appointment on Monday 1 September 2008. His Honour will be the twelfth … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced over $3 million in funding grants to boost the recruitment, retention and training of volunteer organisations at the front line of emergency management. The money provides funding for 183 projects across Australia through the National … Continue reading →

The Rudd and Brumby Governments will provide almost $1 million for eleven natural disaster mitigation projects across Victoria. Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland said the money, which is being matched by local agencies, is part of the $18.6 million Natural Disaster … Continue reading →

The 28 July 2008, marks the 25th anniversary of Australia’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Housing and Status of … Continue reading →

Attorney‑General Robert McClelland today announced the signing of a new Agreement between the Australian Government and States and Territories on intercountry adoption. “I welcome this Agreement, which reflects the commitment of all jurisdictions to work together to improve the intercountry … Continue reading →

The Standing Committee of Attorneys‑General (SCAG) today held its second meeting for 2008. The Commonwealth, State and Territory Attorneys-General, the Commonwealth Minister for Home Affairs and the Associate Justice Minister of New Zealand, held discussions on over 20 matters of … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has today called on local communities to apply for funding under the Natural Disaster Mitigation Program. “The Rudd Government has invested $18.6 million into the program for 2008‑09, with the money available to help communities better protect … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed progress on a number of legal harmonisation projects across Australia, following the latest meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG). “I applaud my State and Territory colleagues for their commitment to an ambitious agenda … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed in-principle support for a national register of suppression orders by his State and Territory colleagues at today’s meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG). “A national electronic register would reduce confusion, helping the media … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government today praised all Australian Attorneys-General after they agreed to become White Ribbon Ambassadors. “This is an important act by the nation’s first law officers. It says with a clear, unequivocal voice that violence against women in any … Continue reading →