Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Australian Government has appointed Mr Bill Gray AM to facilitate negotiations with Indigenous interests in relation to establishing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub for processing the Browse Basin gas resource in the Kimberley. The Australian Government is keen … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today released a discussion paper on possible minor amendments to the Native Title Act 1993 to encourage more negotiated settlements of native title claims. The minor amendments will complement the institutional change announced by the Attorney-General in … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today tabled in Parliament the Rudd Government’s comprehensive response to outstanding reviews of national security legislation from the term of the former Government. At the same time, Mr McClelland tabled in Parliament the public report of the … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the selection of the Australian FDR Training Group to deliver assessments and training helping eligible family dispute resolution practitioners meet new nationwide accreditation standards. “I congratulate the Australian FDR Training Group for winning the tender … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today congratulated the winners of a Crime Stoppers initiated competition aimed at raising awareness of music piracy. “Music piracy has an adverse affect on creators, producers, and other people employed in the music industry,” Mr McClelland said. … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today jointly announced the first outcomes from the E-Security Review 2008. “The Prime Minister’s National Security Statement recognised that e-security is one of the Government’s … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the appointment of Justice Richard Tracey RFD as President of the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Justice Tracey’s appointment,” Mr McClelland said. “Justice Tracey has a strong … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced that the Hon Justice Michael Barker has been appointed to the Perth registry of the Federal Court of Australia. “It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of the Hon Justice Michael Barker, … Continue reading →

The Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland today announced joint funding of almost $3 million to further upgrade flood protection works across the State. Mr McClelland said that the Commonwealth’s $1 million contribution is being matched by the South Australian Government and … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland and the Victorian Minister for Police and Emergency Services Bob Cameron today announced that Victoria will receive $965,000 in funding from the Rudd Government’s Bushfire Mitigation Program. “This substantial Commonwealth support will help Victoria clear fire trails, … Continue reading →