Monthly Archives: June 2009

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation into the Parliament to help reduce the cost of litigation and minimise unnecessary court delays. The Access to Justice (Civil Litigation Reforms) Amendment Bill 2009 introduces targeted reforms to ensure people are able to … Continue reading →

The Attorney-General’s Department has today provided me with advice in relation to a very serious allegation that a false email, which purports to relate to the performance of functions by a Commonwealth public official, may have been created and distributed. … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today congratulated the work of community forums in promoting an accepting, multicultural society in a speech to the 2009 Diversity of Muslim Women’s Conference. “This event is particularly important to showcase the achievements of Australian Muslim women … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today delivered the findings of ‘Exercise Ausnami’, a comprehensive test of the Australian Tsunami Warning System (ATWS). The aim of the national exercise was to allow the Government to test the effectiveness of the Australian Tsunami Warning … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced the appointment of Mr Tim Bugg as Chair of the International Legal Services Advisory Council (ILSAC). ILSAC provides advice to Government on advancing the Australian legal profession’s participation and performance internationally. Mr Bugg will take … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the release of the World Disasters Report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The Report underlines the importance of focussing on cost-effective prevention measures and the need to incorporate … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, and Special Minister of State, Senator Joe Ludwig, today met with the United Kingdom’s Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Lord Carlile of Berriew QC. Ministers discussed the ongoing reform of counter-terrorism legislation, the experience of the United … Continue reading →

Attorney General, Robert McClelland, and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke, today announced further assistance for small businesses and primary producers affected by the February floods in Queensland. Recovery grants of up to $15,000 will be provided to … Continue reading →

ELECTORATE OF BARTON – AS AT 12 JUNE 2009 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN FUNDING Over 360 projects totalling $72,759,828 TOTAL BER Schools Projects Funding Building the Education Revolution Total 46 108 $64,125,000 National School Pride 46 64 $6,825,000 Primary Schools for … Continue reading →

Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today welcomed the Federal Court’s recognition of the Nyangumarta people’s native title rights in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The determination involves recognition of native title over some 32,000 square kilometres between Broome and Port Hedland … Continue reading →