Monthly Archives: June 2009

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced additional one-off funding of $6 million for legal assistance services. “Legal assistance services are critical to effective early intervention by helping people resolve problems before they escalate and lead to entrenched disadvantage,” Mr McClelland said. … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released a report by the National Bushfire Arson Forum which highlights the importance of effective coordination in combating deliberately lit fires. The inaugural National Bushfire Arson Forum, held in Canberra in March, was attended by more … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced a number of appointments to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Ms Catherine Branson QC has been appointed as the Human Rights Commissioner in addition to her current role as President of the Commission. “It is … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the passage of the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 through Parliament. The Bill will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our anti‑discrimination system and clarifies the obligation of employers, service … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the tabling in Parliament of the Hague Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Matters 1965. “Accession to the Convention will help Australians enforce their legal rights in foreign … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed a historic recognition of native title by the Kuuku Ya’u people over parts of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The determination by the Federal Court of Australia recognises the Kuuku Ya’u People’s non-exclusive rights … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced seven appointments to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). “It is with great pleasure that I appoint Professor Robin Creyke, Robin Handley and Jill Toohey as new AAT members,” Mr McClelland said. “The new AAT members … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the appointment of Mr Stewart Austin to the Newcastle registry of the Family Court of Australia. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Mr Austin’s appointment as a Justice of the Family Court,” Mr … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into the Parliament which will implement reforms to Commonwealth laws as part of a comprehensive national response to combat serious and organised crime. “The increasingly sophisticated and aggressive nature of organised crime requires a … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation to create a comprehensive national system of personal property securities (PPS) law. PPS law governs how personal property may be used as security for a loan. “Australia currently has a maze of PPS legislation … Continue reading →