Monthly Archives: May 2011

2011 Emergency Management Volunteers Summit

Attorney-General Robert McClelland will today open the third National Emergency Management Volunteers Summit in Canberra, acknowledging the enormous contribution of around 500,000 emergency volunteers from across Australia.

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Family violence reforms one step closer

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the passage of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011 through the House of Representatives.

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National Cyber Security Awareness Week and Cybersafety Summit – Helping protect Australians online

Joint Media Release Attorney-General Hon. Robert McClelland MP Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Hon. Stephen Conroy Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Stephen Conroy and Attorney-General Robert McClelland today launched National Cyber Security … Continue reading

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Wanjina-Wunggurr Dambimangari native title recognition

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the Federal Court’s recognition of native title rights in the Wanjina-Wunggurr Dambimangari claim in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

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Australian Law Reform Commission recommends changes to court discovery laws

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has tabled in Parliament the Australian Law Reform Commission’s report into discovery laws and practice in federal court proceedings.

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New research highlights need to address family violence

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today released new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies, which found inter-parental conflict, fear, abuse, or safety concerns remain prevalent for a significant number of parents following separation.

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Australian emergency personnel thanked for their efforts in New Zealand and Japan

Joint Media Release Prime Minister Hon Julia Gillard MP Attorney-General Hon Robert McClelland MP Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Kevin Rudd MP Prime Minister Julia Gillard tonight hosted a reception at Parliament House to thank the Australian rescuers, medical experts, … Continue reading

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Greater protections against sexual harassment and discrimination

Joint Media Release Attorney-General Hon Robert McClelland MP Minister for the Status of Women Hon Kate Ellis MP Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis today welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Sex and … Continue reading

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Wanjina-Wunggurr Uunguu native title recognition

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the Federal Court’s recognition of native title rights in the Wanjina-Wunggurr Uunguu claim in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

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Australia welcomes Japan’s move on Hague Convention

Joint Media Release Attorney-General The Hon. Robert McClelland MP Minister for Foreign Affairs The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the Japanese Government’s decision to proceed with preparations for ratifying the Convention … Continue reading

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