Monthly Archives: September 2009

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today received the report of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee. “The Committee has conducted the most extensive consultation on human rights issues in Australia’s history,” Mr McClelland said. The Committee received more than 35,000 submissions and … Continue reading →

Federal Attorney General Robert McClelland, Member for Barton, today opened the Bicentennial Park All-Ability Swing and turned the first sod at the Bexley North Town Centre Upgrade in Sydney’s St George area. Mr McClelland said the Rudd Labor Government provided … Continue reading →

Emergency Management Extraordinary Meeting Canberra 25 September 2009 The Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management (MCPEM-EM) today held an extraordinary meeting to consider preparedness for the coming bushfire season. The Council is chaired by the Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland. … Continue reading →

Ms Rayne de Gruchy AM PSM, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS), has informed the Government she will not seek reappointment when her current term ends on 17 January 2010. Ms de Gruchy has been AGS CEO … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today convened the inaugural bushfire pre-season briefing for State and Territory emergency management officials to facilitate disaster planning and preparedness. The briefing, a recommendation of the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission Interim Report, will detail Commonwealth support arrangements … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today launched the Government’s Access to Justice Report and a ‘Strategic Framework for Access to Justice’ to guide future policy and reforms in our civil justice system. “Access to justice is central to the rule of law … Continue reading →

Federal Attorney-General and Member for Barton today welcomed the Australian Government’s Secure and Sustainable Pension Reforms, which will improve the pension’s adequacy, simplify the way it is delivered, and secure its sustainability for the future. “More than 18,850 age pensioners, … Continue reading →

Speaking at the inaugural Ministerial Council on Family Violence, Attorney-General Robert McClelland, and Minister for the Status of Women Tanya Plibersek, today launched a valuable report addressing domestic violence and sexual assault laws. The report, ‘Domestic Violence Laws in Australia‘, … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today welcomed the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Protocol provides a mechanism … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into the Parliament to more effectively prevent, investigate and prosecute organised crime activity, and target the proceeds of organised criminal groups. “The increasingly sophisticated and aggressive nature of organised crime requires a tough response. … Continue reading →