Monthly Archives: September 2008

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today welcomed the Federal Court’s formal recognition of the Thalanyji peoples’ native title rights in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Justice Anthony North of the Federal Court formally recognised that the Thalanyji hold the right … Continue reading →

Commonwealth Attorney-General Robert McClelland and NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos today attended the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) harmonisation conference, the first of its kind held in Australia. The conference engages business, industry, academics and the legal profession in the … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the delivery of further reforms to improve how the Commonwealth purchases its legal services. For the first time, Commonwealth agencies tendering for legal work will utilise a common tender package. “Introducing a common form tender … Continue reading →

Federal Attorney-General and Member for Barton, Robert McClelland, today called on NSW Liberal and National Senators to stop their irresponsible threat to block public dental services for NSW. The Rudd Government wants to invest $290 million in cutting public dental … Continue reading →

Local member says ‘stand up to arthritis’ Robert McClelland the Federal member for Barton argues that people should be aware of pain in their joints and find out if it is arthritis as soon as possible. On average, 1 in … Continue reading →

APPOINTMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISORY COUNCIL Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today announced two appointments to the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (NADRAC). “It is with great pleasure I announce the appointment of Ms Margaret Halsmith and … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government has provided a grant to the Endeavour Nursing Home in Kogarah to install a flagpole, which will become a focal point for commemorations on days of national significance. Attorney-General and Federal Member for Barton, Robert McClelland, said … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced that the Rudd Government will provide $17 million over the next three years to help fund eighteen new services, which will support children dealing with the breakdown of their parents’ relationship. These services are part … Continue reading →

I have today agreed to a request by the Honourable John Clarke QC for an extension of the reporting date for the Clarke Inquiry into the case of Dr Mohamed Haneef until 14 November 2008. By letter dated 3 September … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today introduced the second stage of legislation removing same-sex discrimination from a range of Commonwealth laws. The amendments will remove discrimination in areas including social security, taxation, Medicare, veteran’s affairs, workers’ compensation, and educational assistance. “The changes … Continue reading →