Monthly Archives: December 2008

I am pleased to announce that the Government has decided to recommend to Her Excellency the Governor-General the appointment of Justice Virginia Margaret Bell as a Justice of the High Court of Australia, with effect from 3 February 2009. Justice … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the appointment of a new Federal Magistrate in Cairns. “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Josephine Willis as a Federal Magistrate,” Mr McClelland said. “Ms Willis is a highly respected Barrister … Continue reading →

The Rudd Government today appointed the Honourable Justice Peter Jacobson as Chief Justice and the Honourable Justice Bruce Lander as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island. “I know that Justice Jacobson and Justice Lander will make valuable … Continue reading →

I have been advised that the Hon Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG has today met with the Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, and advised Her Excellency of his intention to resign from the High Court of Australia, effective … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law Senator Nick Sherry today welcomed new superannuation reforms marking a significant step forward in the recognition of same‑sex relationships. The Same‑Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws‑Superannuation) Act 2008 received … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today marked the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by launching the National Human Rights Consultation to seek the community’s views on human rights in Australia. The Consultation will be conducted by a … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today released a Native Title discussion paper that examines options for improving the Native Title system to help close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The discussion paper canvasses … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland has today recognised ‘International Volunteer Day’ by congratulating the thousands of emergency management volunteers across Australia for their commitment and dedication in times of crisis. “It’s a timely occasion to recognise all emergency sector volunteers, from those … Continue reading →

The Attorney-General Robert McClelland and the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon today announced the results of the review into the unresolved claims from the HMAS Melbourne/HMAS Voyager tragedy. “The collision between HMAS Voyager and HMAS Melbourne off … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today introduced legislation into Parliament, which will lead to Queensland law enforcement agencies having telecommunications interception powers. These important law enforcement powers are already available to police forces in every other state and territory .The inclusion of … Continue reading →