Monthly Archives: November 2008

Local Barton Councils will share in the Rudd Labor Government’s $300 million community infrastructure stimulus package, Federal Member for Barton and Attorney-General Robert McClelland said today. As part of the Rudd Government’s response to the global financial crisis, Hurstville City … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the referral of the draft Personal Property Securities Bill 2008 to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. “I appreciate that the Senate has accepted my invitation to review the draft Bill, which … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today welcomed the completion of the Inquiry by the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) into ASIO’s actions in relation to Mr Izhar Ul-Haque. The report is the outcome of an inquiry initiated by the IGIS, Mr … Continue reading →

Emergency Services Minister Tony Kelly said today that firefighters will again have assistance from above this bush fire season, with two Erickson Air-Cranes to be based in New South Wales. Mr Kelly joined Commonwealth Attorney General Robert McClelland and NSW … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today presented 16 Australian Safer Communities Awards to innovative and educational projects that promote awareness and management of natural disasters. With Australia impacted by floods and bushfires on an annual basis, Mr McClelland said it is important … Continue reading →

I have today agreed to a request by the Hon John Clarke QC for a further one-week extension for the reporting date of his inquiry into the case of Dr Mohamed Haneef until 21 November. In a letter I received … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today released a discussion paper on the proposal that Australia accede to the United Nations Convention on the use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts. Developed by the Commonwealth in collaboration with the States and Territories, the … Continue reading →

Attorneys-General have welcomed their update on progress of the Rudd Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children Chair Libby Lloyd AM, briefed the Standing Committee of … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today secured the commitment of the States and Territories to further develop the framework for a national electronic register of suppression orders. This important reform further implements Rudd Government election commitments. In-principle support for a national register … Continue reading →

The Standing Committee of Attorneys-General today agreed on a uniform approach to statutory declarations. The initiative was led by Attorney-General Robert McClelland, who said it was imperative that jurisdictions agreed on a harmonised approach to statutory declarations, given the complexity … Continue reading →