Monthly Archives: January 2010

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to North Queensland communities impacted by recent heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclones Olga and Neville. Funding will include assistance for the restoration of essential … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released key reports examining the operation of the family law system and how the family law courts deal with cases involving family violence. “The reports provide a comprehensive and objective analysis of the family law system … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland and Federal Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial support to the Northern Territory Government to assist with costs associated with helping communities impacted by recent flooding. Commonwealth support is … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced new appointments to the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC). NADRAC is an independent non-statutory body that provides policy advice to the Attorney-General on ways of resolving or managing disputes without the need for … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial support to the Queensland Government to assist with costs associated with helping communities in Central and South West Queensland impacted by recent heavy rain and flooding. Commonwealth support is … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today released a broad review into the procurement of Commonwealth legal services. Commissioned in March, the review examines existing arrangements for the procurement of legal services and provides advice on how the Commonwealth can most efficiently purchase … Continue reading →

Border Protection Command today successfully intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel. HMAS Maitland, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted the vessel at 3:30pm (AEDST) on 8 January 12 nautical miles north west of Ashmore Islands. It was … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced additional funding of $360,000 for community legal centres to develop or expand partnerships with universities providing placement opportunities for students in family law. “Access to practical legal education and experience is important as it not … Continue reading →

Border Protection Command yesterday successfully intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel. HMAS Albany, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted the vessel at 6.20pm (AEDST) on 3 January 2010 approximately 29 nautical miles south of Cartier Island. Initial … Continue reading →