Monthly Archives: January 2009

I have agreed today to a request by Father Frank Brennan, Chair of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee, for a one-month extension to the reporting date of the National Human Rights Consultation. The Committee requested a short extension to … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced that nine legal professionals from China have been selected to come to Australia for the third Program. “This Program has been highly successful in promoting cross-cultural understanding of Australian and Chinese legal systems and institutions,” … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced that the Rudd Government has asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to review the Royal Commissions Act 1902. The review will examine a range of matters including whether in some inquiries less formal alternatives to … Continue reading →

Attorney-General and Federal Member for Barton, Robert McClelland has welcomed the announcement that a dementia day-care centre will be constructed at Calvary Hospital in Kogarah. Mr McClelland said the $1.5 million centre, jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments, … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced the appointment of Veronique Ingram as Chief Executive of the Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) and Inspector-General in Bankruptcy. “It is with great pleasure that I announce Ms Ingram’s appointment,” Mr McClelland said. “Ms … Continue reading →

Attorney-General Robert McClelland today announced that the Rudd Government will provide increased resources through the family law system to help grandparents maintain positive relationships with their grandchildren. The initiatives being undertaken by the Government include: Commissioning the Australian Institute of … Continue reading →

Australian Attorney-General Robert McClelland and New Zealand Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that both countries will introduce legislation as a priority to make resolving legal disputes across the Tasman cheaper, more efficient and less complicated. The legislation will implement … Continue reading →