Monthly Archives: September 2008

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the implementation of a new National Counter-Terrorism Alert System. “The previous approach, while comprehensive, could be expensive and onerous for communities not impacted by a security situation,” Mr McClelland said. “It required a “one in, … Continue reading →

Federal Attorney General and Member for Barton, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the introduction to Parliament of new laws to establish a National Rental Affordability Scheme. This new program, which delivers one of Labor’s 2007 election commitments, is a $623 million … Continue reading →

LESSONS LEARNED FROM CYBER STORM II A detailed report outlining Australia’s involvement in the recent international cyber security exercise, Cyber Storm II, was released today by Attorney-General Robert McClelland. The exercise, led by the United States Department of Homeland Security, … Continue reading →

11,464 pensioners in Barton are being ignored by Liberal Leader Malcolm Turnbull. Federal Attorney General and Member for Barton Robert McClelland said the Liberal and National Parties have introduced a bill into the Senate this week which would exclude 11,464 … Continue reading →

The Consumer Affairs Minister, Chris Bowen MP and Attorney-General, Robert McClelland MP today announced a mandatory standard for manufactured cigarettes. The Trade Practices regulations include new requirements that will help reduce injuries and property damage from fires caused by smouldering … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced an open, competitive process to select community organisations to run 14 new Post Separation Cooperative Parenting services in regional Australia. The new services will assist separated parents who are experiencing conflict to place their focus … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced a new accreditation system for family dispute resolution practitioners. “The Rudd Government is committed to supporting separating families to resolve their disputes about children outside the courts wherever possible,” Mr McClelland said. “This includes ensuring … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the appointment of a new Federal Magistrate in Adelaide. “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Cole as a Federal Magistrate,” Mr McClelland said. “I look forward to the contribution Mr … Continue reading →

Australia and the European Union will work more closely together on emergency management challenges, following the completion of an historic agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Mr Jos Delbeke, Acting Director-General of the European Commission and Mr Tony Pearce, … Continue reading →

Same-sex discrimination will be removed from child support, under amendments circulated in Parliament today. The amendments, to section 60H of the Family Law Act, implement a bipartisan recommendation by Labor and Liberal Senators on the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs … Continue reading →